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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 excluding Sundays and holidays.
Senator George Aiken urges urgent guidelines for nuclear power plants, including licensing, thermal pollution controls, and anti trust checks. He omits radiation risks and urges clearer direction to curb proliferation and potential consumer harm.
Vermont’s fiscal view shifts as initial doom on a 1969 shortfall fades. Gov. Davis sees a biennial cover while sales tax receipts begin with a strong June showing. The state, once painted as poor, now faces higher potential annual revenue as tourists return and tax collections rise.
In a Bennington Town column letter Ray C. Murray argues that if a tax surplus exists it should be disclosed and used to cut tax rates before notices go out. He warns against retaining surplus which would be spent, urging town officers to reduce the burden on taxpayers and show concern for residents.
Letter and opinion items discuss Hiroshima and Nagasaki anniversaries and nuclear dangers. Frances Jenney Ross urges world readers to heed survivors’ plea for peace. Readers critique media sensationalism and push for focus on earthly problems before space exploration.
The Citizens Committee for Peace with Security chair William J. Casey denounces the idea that industry ties invalidate positions on ABM legislation. He argues businessmen sign ads to express views, not merely for profits, while urging scrutiny of those who profit from military contracts. The commentary reflects debates echoing General Motors’ era claims about what benefits the country.
Dana professor of biology at Bates College reviews Olmsted 1841 whaling narrative and missionary impressions in Hawaii and Tahiti. The edition, edited by W Storrs Lee and published by Tuttle in 1969, notes Olmsted as privileged passenger and contrasts life aboard ship with life ashore among missionaries led by Hiram Bingham.
In a sunlit yard after days of rain the author recalls a wild memory garden with gifts from friends across towns. The rock garden features lily of the valley cuttings, sempervivum, phlox, primulas, and teaberry, each a reminder of generous neighbors and shared weekends. The piece reflects on thinning plants, keeping chaos in check, and ongoing battles with woodchucks that devastate vegetables, noting costs and changing garden sizes.
Nixon drew praise for Thieu as one of the world’s best politicians yet his own record raises questions about his evaluation of Thieu’s achievements. He cited Thieu’s election as a notable feat amid manipulation and coercion. He then linked Asia policy shifts to Thailand’s defense, signaling a broader plan beyond SEATO. Nixon praised Vietnam’s effort while later claiming the war is our finest hour despite lacking popular support.
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