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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner informs readers it is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial discusses village versus town governance costs including street lighting, then shifts to the Oscars. It commends citizen engagement while critiquing the ceremony’s decorum and handling of the Vietnam War documentary Hearts and Minds. The piece questions artistic freedom and respect for honorees.
The New York Times reports President Ford plans to nominate former Wyoming Governor Stanley K Hathaway as secretary of the interior. Hathaway reportedly opposes wilderness and wild river status, backs development on public lands, and is aligned with cattlemen and big energy interests, raising environmental concern.
The piece condemns Governor Hathaway as a hostile fit for Interior. It notes Nixon era concessions and argues Ford should reject Hathaway’s nomination. It portrays Morton as ineffective and warns of intensified oil, gas, and coal interests governing public lands.
The Banner letters page praises Ray Murray for his stance against the Bennington Program. The writer advocates strong local input and defends Murray against a radio reporter's alleged comment. The letter emphasizes first hand experience and the need for emphatic public commentary on community issues.
Readers defend free expression in The Banner amid contention over letter publication and media bias. M A Rancourt argues for open debate, while Gerald Raftery cites claims of brainwashing tied to Hearts and Minds and the NL F, reflecting public reaction to Vietnam coverage.
The Bennington Program graduates about five students annually and grants a completion equivalent to a high school credential via the GED. It requires passing the GED, a 1 percent grade level in reading, and an 11th grade level in math. The GED is a ten hour, five section exam across English grammar, English literature, history, math, and science.
A short poetic note from Dick Winslow praising spring and its renewal. The writer celebrates the master hand directing the stars and earth, the season’s resurrection, and the warmth and cheer brought to man, beast, and woodlands, signaling a new rebirth.
Food Day on April 17 invites locals to explore food origins, support farming projects, and help others worldwide. Oxfam America urges “Plant a Seed for a Change” by sending seed money to fund seeds and farms in developing countries. Local programs, talks, and garden setups in Bennington feature John Page and Harlan Llewellyn guiding beginner gardeners.
The piece analyzes a possible rift between the United States and Israel over failed Mideast talks. It contrasts Ford’s public blame on Israel with Kissinger’s view that Egypt did not meet nonbelligerency terms, notes Israeli objections, and suggests Simcha Dinitz’s proposal to renew talks. It discusses potential propaganda battles and the chance to reopen negotiations with greater Egyptian concessions.
The Banner notes gremlins attacked again with a misprint in Mrs. Marion Smith's April 7 letter supporting the proposed Mr. Anthony budget. The printed line read you, yourselfs and was unfair to her command of clear English. We regret the mistake. Ed.
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