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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner lists publication details as daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont with postal code 65201.
A citizens panel argues parks should keep wilderness qualities and limit motorized access to preserve the pre settlement environment. They urge visitors to accept inconveniences and a more effortful, meaningful park experience, contrasting with official pushback from the Interior Secretary.
Residents awaiting the public housing project face delays from state fire marshal clearance and an easement for a waterline on Post Office property. A local resident asked Gov. Deane Davis for help, and the governor could prod officials to speed inspections and easement actions.
In Burlington, bottling firms organize to derail last winter non returnable container ban set to take effect next July. Critics call for accountability before elections as lobbyists target the fragile compromise and 4 mill tax to delay irreversible action. A neighbor quips about opinions on Vietnam and a book club.
Robert Curtis of Aslington replies to Karlis Lusis in The Banner letter page. He dismisses Lusis as a red propagandist and questions whose peace effort is referenced, defends McGovern and antiwar stance, and argues for earlier bombing of North Vietnam to end the war. Curtis lauds McGovern’s courage and condemns hostile commentary.
Reader letters criticize Governor Deane Davis over Vermont law changes that reduced heroin sales to minors to a misdemeanor and allowed armed robbery issues to arise. The writer warns of a potential successor and questions the governor’s comprehension of laws.
An opinion piece critiques antiwar critics for misplacing blame on the CIA and Army for heroin links. It argues CIA policy against drugs is strict, emphasizes Helms dismissals for trafficking, and notes efforts to identify heroin sources, while warning myths persist about agency complicity. A lighter cartoon about educational toys and a joke wrap the Burlington Free Press piece.
In 1970s amid antiwar efforts a local group Peace Is Patriotic formed to oppose the Vietnam War and back antiwar Congressional candidates. They report $181.17 remaining in their bank account and plan to donate to the Community Resources Council with consent from former members and past contributors.
VERDE ELWELL Shattsbury argues that fear of international communism drives U S policy. He contends the president alternates between denouncing Red China and Russia and courting them, warning against a bloodbath while urging vigilance against communist influence.
Robert D. Dean thanks Police Officers Ronald J. Elwell and Michael D. Martin for their quick arrival and investigation after rock throwing vandals broke his car window. He praises their courtesy and interest and says Bennington and North Bennington should be proud of their police force.
The column reflects autumn changes on the mountain in SEARSBURG Vermont. It notes foliage color, wildlife visitors like flickers bees and barn swallows, a woodchuck casualty, and porch garden chores with crops lagging yet promises enough vegetables. It also mentions bear hunting season and urges care for cubs under the new Fish and Game laws.
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