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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Voters face two crucial measures at tomorrow’s election. First, ratify the 1966 Unification Act approved at March Town Meeting to form a more responsive municipal government and end interboard quarrels. Second, vote to adopt a permanent zoning ordinance and land use map drafted by the Town Planning Commission after two years of study. Both aim to allow local development and efficient services while preserving village fire and water functions. The measures seek broad community affirmation to guide future growth and avoid antiquated governance.
President Nixon orders end to occupational and fathers deferments and seeks college deferment removal. He aims to reduce draft calls to zero gradually, shifting toward an all volunteer force while extending the draft beyond 1971. Critics say the plan offers only two cheers, delaying full abolition of conscription. Burlington Free Press.
In Warrior Alabama Wallace trails in the governor primary as anger cools and crowd reaction shifts. He targets Brewer and Nixon’s approach, cites court-ordered integration delays, and faces a volatile mix of black voters for Brewer and a peculiar rival, Charley Woods.
A reflective mountain diary recalls an April filled with melting snow and sudden storms, notes returning skylarks and bluebirds, and laments roadside litter. The author urges daily personal responsibility, education, and small acts to keep America beautiful.
Letters to The Banner argue Vermonters face a swing toward repression with a $6.5 million package for a new prison and law enforcement communication, while concern grows over addressing basic needs like reducing want and deprivation in society.
Samuel R. Ogden’s column on dirty people sparks a debate on poverty, blame, and the housing code. Malvine Cole and Malvine Cole? VIVIAN GOLBIN argue external forces drive poverty and dirt, urge state action, and condemn overstrict control while urging funding for housing, arts, and education.
A reader defends the Pownal elementary school bond referendum and attacks a Massachusetts architects estimate of 11 per square foot. Clarence H. Nickerson, engineer of Torrington, Conn., claims skilled labor and higher costs assure quality and urges a Yes vote. Additional letters noted on page 5.
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