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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner states it is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 429 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 052061.
Editorial questions power forecasts for Vermont this winter noting conflicting statements from Vermont Yankee president Albert Cree and Governor Deane Davis about projected needs and reserves. The piece urges precise facts amid debates over the Vernon nuclear plant and New England power supply. It argues against scare tactics and calls for scrutiny by the AEC and Public Service Board.
A Roper poll shows 69 percent of surveyed women feel no discrimination from sex, yet critics argue TV ads stereotype women as inferior. The piece lambastes Madison Avenue men for portraying women as frivolous shoppers and passive domestic figures, contrasting with working women who value respect and recognition of real strengths.
The editor explains why signatures to letters use Ms or Miss or Mrs and argues the practice is for convenience. It says the choice isn’t about chauvinism or women’s lib and invites better suggestions from readers.
The Caledonian Record editorial argues the Vermont Democratic slate is weak. It criticizes Morrisseau O'Shea and O'Brien as unlikely challengers and laments the absence of a credible Democrat who could beat the Republican candidate. It credits former Burlington Mayor Cain with potential unity and strength.
Nation notes Muskie's Los Angeles remark on selecting a black vice president and his Attica prison speech as signs he is not bland. The candor contrasts with claims of centrism, while critics debate long-term political risks and credibility amid Nixon era dissembling.
A writer applauds a previous Banner letter and cites her elderly husband’s severe injuries after slipping on dog mess tied to leash violations. She argues able bodied welfare recipients drain social support while she and her husband, living on Social Security, struggle to cover medical costs and home care without adequate physiotherapy.
A Dorset reader commends the school board for approving architect plans to add a kindergarten, library and facilities, backed by administrators and voters, while urging the Civic Group to present a lower cost alternative. The letter also objects to welfare programs as costly and ineffective.
Tourists flock to the Old Bennington Country Store on the Troy Road near the village for Vermont foods and crafts. Howard Estes and Gene Irons host a treasure rack of items from Czech enamel ware to Lincolntown history, with historic photos and a 19th century post office setup on display. The building’s heritage stretches back to 1825 with owners Blackmer, Patchin, Weeks, Chandler, and Miller, now preserved by the Irons family. Visitors find curio books, handmade gifts, and regional goods reflecting Vermont and international tastes alike.
In a Jerusalem journey toward Nablus, Israel Stockman of the Shilock Institute surveys Arab communities in the West Bank. The pair travels through desolate terrain, noting differing land policies and historical contexts. They stop for Turkish coffee, reflecting on awaited political shifts amid regional tensions.
A Reader's Digest tour on the West Bank shows Arabs and Israelis coexisting in Nablus, Balata refugee camp, and villages. Arab businessmen seek growth with taxi licenses and a cement factory while UN supervision and post 1967 gains shape daily life and trade. The piece notes limited political knowledge among country Arabs, unimpeded trade, and a tentative path to future peace if broader geopolitics shift.
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