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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Legislature completed its session and gave Gov Davis key environmental protections and a streamline of state government. Now his major task is naming leaders for the new agencies, starting with the statewide Environmental Control Commission chairman and the three regional boards. Leadership quality will shape the program’s success amid developer opposition and local growth demands. Among the names already mentioned are potential picks for these pivotal posts.
The piece criticizes Nixon's alarm over executive powers as Congress expands its reach, highlighting Massachusetts’ antiwar bill giving residents the right to refuse undeclared war. It praises Governor Sargent and discusses Vermont environmental leadership, noting the governor’s control over appointments and the broader constitutional question of presidential war powers versus states’ rights and federal courts.
The Nation argues Massachusetts bold step to shield servicemen from participating in an undeclared war pushes antiwar momentum. It notes Supreme Court limits on ruling the war unconstitutional and predicts political rather than legal remedies, with broader influence on New York Democrats and campus protests. Massachusetts actions, Sargent’s sign, and push by AG Quinn may prompt similar state efforts and mobilize movements led by Muskie and Mobilization Committee activities.
A veteran educator critiques the hype around innovation in schools. He recalls Finagle's Constant as a metaphor for flawed results and argues core curricula work only for standout teachers, while average educators benefit from proven methods. He warns against overreliance on new techniques and suggests outcome based pay could reset incentives.
Editor notes explain a local query about pot-luck suppers held by churches and respected groups. The piece suggests the term pot here refers to shared meals, avoiding drug connotations, and to clarify local usage for visitors.
Fischetti remarks on the hard versus soft drug distinction and notes churches inviting youth to pot suppers. He explains pot luck as a meal where everyone brings food and attendees choose dishes. menus include only herbs like oregano, not potent substances.
A Mt. Anthony music program showcased varied works from Ives to Barber, with only the Krenek piece reflecting modern shifts. The writer argues education should broaden horizons beyond Newtonian views, urging exposure to contemporary composers like Carter and Stravinsky, and questions a perceived generation gap. Bennington.
A columnist question and social critique raises issues on human impact, luck, and peaceful coexistence. The author notes the contrast between environmental rhetoric and urban garbage odors, pondering cosmic scale and whether humanity can avoid catastrophe. The letter cites 4172 Denman St Elmhurst NY.
At Grossinger's the Democratic State Committee nominated Arthur Goldberg for governor’s race and Basil Paterson for lieutenant governor amid clashes over boss control. Shirley Chisholm led black and liberal delegates in opposition to Goldberg’s bloc, securing Paterson’s official endorsement. Confusion and crowded rooms marked the convention as reporters and delegates scrambled to adapt to the tumultuous process.
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