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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A critique of the FBI notes that two Washington file clerks were ordered to quit peace activities or be fired, arguing the agency’s broad powers threaten civil liberties. The piece questions whether policing and political intelligence should unite under a single body and criticizes J. Edgar Hoover’s leadership and the agency’s repressive tendencies.
North Shire correspondent Charles Bonenti envisions downtown Bennington as a curb to curb mall with Main Street transformed into a plaza. He notes benefits for merchants and the public, aided by federal funds and cooperative local effort, urging debate and action to unlock lasting prosperity and pride.
A hospital director writes from outside the state to The Banner editor urging readers to back a cancer bill. He notes his hospital has treated patients from the area and hopes the letter will be published to influence support.
To the Editor of The Banner Vermont is rich in human resources and the VAC’s care for crippled children, plus plans for new on site pediatric care. The piece then urges support for S34 the Conquest of Cancer bill, asking readers to contact Sen. Prouty to back the National Cancer Authority move and stronger funding.
In Montpelier, GOP senator John Alden shifts toward endorsing a People's Peace Treaty calling for immediate Vietnam withdrawal. The change mirrors a broader legislative unease with the war, sparked by protests, Calley court martial scrutiny, and growing calls to end U.S. involvement as lawmakers discuss dissent rights and bipartisan support for a peace session.
A Vermont observer argues New York State’s Battenkill fishing regulations favor fly fishing yet may harm overall sport. He contends artificial lures and a three trout daily limit will reduce large brook trout, harm habitat, and push anglers away, urging Vermont to learn from the issue.
Fulbright warns U S fixation on anti-Communism skews public response to the Calley verdict. The piece argues media objectivity aside, public unrest reflects ideological pressure from Israel and Vietnam policy, racism, and a broader anti-Communist crusade guiding foreign and domestic actions.
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