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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201. The notice identifies the newspaper's frequency and corporate address for official and advertising use.
Editorial notes Saturday antiwar march in Washington drew an estimated 200 000 to 500 000 participants with about 25 arrests for minor offenses. It praises the peaceful turnout and urges continued pressure on Congress while warning against planned violence.
The piece mocks the South Mall in Albany as delays cost state money and threaten completion. It notes extra payments totaling tens of millions to contractors, projected costs rising to about 1 billion plus interest, and widespread criticism of planning and execution under Governor Rockefeller.
In a Letter to the Editor, Evae. Jones commends Mrs Louise Bruyn for her peace walk and urges collective action by women to end wars. She notes war causes hunger and destruction and calls on nations to focus on peace projects and protect homes.
Bennington North Bennington Pownal and Shaftsbury residents are thanked for donations on April 22 and 23 for the Dollars for Scholars canvass. Weather delayed finishing Bennington and Woodford, with a make up on April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. Secretary Ann Edwards urges continued generous response.
A reader writes Gov Deane Davis criticizing the parochiaid funding bill. The letter claims lack of public hearings, alleges legislative manipulation, vows to defend civil and religious liberties, and states the writer’s public record ecumenical commitments while asserting opposition to church state cooperation.
Robert Sourdiffe of North Bennington critiques welfare policy and tax breaks in a letter to The Banner. He argues the welfare system buoys only those unwilling to work, notes a six child recipient who could earn less on work than welfare, and questions the fairness of subsidies and tax practices for the wealthy while poor families are labeled welfare recipients. He urges broader unemployment relief and fair treatment for workers.
SEARSBURG weather and bird list describe blue jays redwings chickadees and a flicker with neighbors observing dwindling winter birds. A lighthearted kitchen mishap essay follows about Charlie learning domestic chores and the need for elbow grease. A book note reviews An Owl on Every Fence Post by Sanora Babb contrasting early 20th century hardship with modern welfare.
In a Senate scene echoed on television, Senator Symington grills a Vietnam veteran as the politics of revulsion gains ground. Democratic contenders push for a fixed withdrawal date while Nixon era thinking clings to a limited war stalemate. Public mood pressures action, raising questions about post-withdrawal reconstruction and continued aid.
An insurance agent questions an old farmer about accidents while the farmer explains scars from bulls chasing him. The exchange turns humorous as the farmer says bulls do it on purpose. A light absurdity lands in ITV Review.
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