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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A harsh editorial laments the handling of three U S prisoners released by North Vietnam. It accuses the Nixon administration of immaturity and ineptitude, citing Melvin Laird and the civilian escort overreach, and questions why the men were quickly debriefed and whisked away.
In the latest primary results, Colorado defeated Democratic Rep. Wayne N. Aspinall, a onetime House Interior chair known for opposing environmental progress. His exit could shift mining land laws and park policy, with James A. Haley poised to succeed him though defenders doubt a major shift.
In Springfield a debate surfaces over synthetic trees used for landscaping. The City Council may block a factory made foliage loophole that allows artificial maples elms and willows under the landscaping clause. Critics warn of loss of rain absorption and ecological balance for local wildlife.
Washington commentary analyzes George McGovern's letter to Lyndon Johnson, his effort to unite the party amid inner factionalism, and the risk of losing liberal followers as he seeks to broaden support. It notes Johnson’s private praise, McGovern’s balancing act with labor and California allies, and the peril of alienating both wings of the party.
In Vermont, Democrat Tom Salmon and Republican Luther Hackett confront contrasting hurdles as November 7 approaches. Democrats rally behind a capable candidate amid party debt and splits, while Republicans count on Nixon coattails and full‑time organizing to mobilize the GOP vote for a broad slate led by Mallary and Burgess.
A compilation of remarks from Ramey Clark on bombing in Vietnam and the Bill of Rights, William O. Douglas on authoritarian drift and generational tension, King Hassan II referenced, and Victor Borge quipping about TV. The quotes reflect political, legal, and cultural views on war, democracy, and media.
The U S Forest Service outlines views on National Forests and parks, contrasting multiple use timber and grazing income with park recreation and tourism. A citizen task force study and a questionnaire seek public input on recreation, transportation, land use, watershed protection, and fish and game management to balance conservation with local economic needs.
In a letter to the editor Merritt Hewitt Jr of Shaftsbury offers a six item critique of state tax reform, calling it a scheme to push open lands to real estate operators and to favor Hewitt Farmers Tax Use proposals. He argues voters should not return him to the legislature for two years to allow further study and warns of impact on small farmers and rural lands in southern Vermont.
Frankly charged letter criticizes the Rockingham tax plan as a scheme to divert school funds into highways and development. The writer urges fiscally restrained legislators and warns that deficits fuel interest payments and national debt, arguing against increased borrowing and fiscal gimmicks.
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