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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont lawmakers consider H-104 to allow a consolidated secret primary ballot. A public hearing is set in Montpelier as supporters point to broad town meeting backing and anticipated ease of voting while opponents voice concern over access and process.
Editor notes rumor of a secret weapon from Rotary and a promise of Lew Alcindor backed greatness for the Lions set the stage for tonight's second annual charity basketball game at Mt. Anthony. Faculty seniors tensions rise as both sides hype playful rivalries in Bennington's winter finale.
James Reston reflects on religion in America after Eisenhower’s funeral. TV united the nation in a common moment, highlighting faith’s role in democracy. He argues religious foundations shaped rights and laws and questions what fills religion’s place in a secular republic.
A reader challenges The Banner editorial on oil supply, arguing domestic reserves have not outpaced rising U S demand and urging continued drilling and depletion tax provisions. The letter emphasizes national security, warns against overreliance on foreign oil, and notes the time needed to develop new fields.
The letter from Mrs Helena S Moore of Bennington consoles readers with a devotional verse. She recalls Mary weeping at the tomb and imagines a bird singing trumpet notes as Christ returns. The piece blends faith, resurrection imagery, and personal reflection.
The piece reports on Senator Ted Kennedy’s call for friendly gestures to Maoist China at a National Committee on United States China Relations convocation in New York. Prof. George Taylor of the University of Washington rebutted Kennedy, arguing U.S. policy since Truman aimed to contain China and avoid regional war, praising Japan Taiwan Korea and Southeast Asia’s progress under prior administrations. It warns against retreat from Vietnam and upholds a cautious approach to East Asia policy. The author endorses Taylor’s view that containment has yielded strong economic and political gains in Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, and urges resisting surrender in South Vietnam.
A writer derides a Philadelphia woman promoting snakes as pets, mocks her claims that snakes are docile and cheap to feed, and recounts personal aversions to snakes. The piece cites anecdotes of snake use in cars and dorm rooms, then concludes with a firm personal stance against snakes.
London Lee notes six chorus girls. five wed millionaires while the sixth married a poor musician. The twist shows the only unhappy one was the wife of the musician.
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