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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1969
Page
4
Editorial notes from the Bennington Banner produced by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont provide daily opinions and commentary on local events. Published every day except Sundays and holidays, the page reflects the newspaper's voice and stance on regional issues.
A reflective editorial notes a turbulent week with Harvard student rioting and Rolls Royce steering concerns. It cites Nixon at the opening of baseball season missteps, Groucho Marx’s sharp critique of modern society, and a mood of low spirits across culture and politics.
Editor notes optimism about Vermont sales tax deductions on next year’s return. Bennington’s Mayfest Committee seeks sponsors for spring concerts at Mt. Anthony Union High School including My Fair Lady. Contact John Carton at MAUHS. Tax deductible contributions help sustain local cultural events and Mayfest performances.
James Reston lauds Harvard President Nathan M. Pusey for defending free inquiry against McCarthyism and SDS agitation while criticizing a hesitant faculty. The piece argues the faculty failed to clearly back or reject Pusey amid campus riots, urging decisive stance on the university’s core principles and peaceful dispute resolution.
A vivid spring vignette chronicles subtle signs of thaw in Vermont as March warmth awakens flora and fauna. Frost patterns fade, a cat basks in sun, moths flicker, and early crocus, daffodil, and field mice reappear while lingering snow gives way to rising temperatures and lingering bills.
The article notes early space exploration headlines fading to inside pages while the May flight could feature a monkey. It highlights Coca Cola franchise applications by Earthbound entrepreneurs to bottle soda on the moon, suggesting beer cans and non returnable bottles may follow.
An Aspen seminar on ski area congestion urges Vermont planners to favor ski villages over ski cities and limit nearby car traffic. Panelists compare with European resorts like Zermatt and Davos, noting need for more non ski activities and sewerage and air controls. A Denver study notes skiers’ high spending, and critics warn boom could endanger the escape appeal of resorts.
Governor Rockefeller improves relations with New York GOP leaders by seeking compromises on budget planning and tax strategy. He defends education funding while cutting costs in welfare and Medicaid, and signals a tighter approach to relief rules. Aides say his core philosophy remains but with a more realistic, restrained path.
The piece argues billions in Pentagon contracts show little direct link to election outcomes across states. It notes Boeing General Dynamics and other firms with Pentagon ties. critic William Proxmire questions influence while the author defends and contextualizes a broad defense industry role in the U.S. economy.
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