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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial observes Senate moves after ABM vote to require GAO audits of major military contracts and pass a 91 0 ban on offensive use of gas and germ warfare materials. It argues the actions rebuke the Armed Services Committee, demand civilian control, and seek value for defense expenditures. The piece defends defense needs while promoting fiscal prudence and accountability.
A harsh editorial urges permanent ban on Paraquat and Diquat after a Banner report. It calls for strict regulation or restricted use only by trained experts or volunteers, arguing ordinary consumers should not access these chemicals.
Editor notes stanley works eagle square co preserves wood products in Stockbridge while Pownal plans double sessions and 1969 bond work. Church ties draw Hawaii links with Bennington Old First Church and greetings from Lihue First Church during summer visits.
The Boston Sunday Globe and other papers note objections to shooting a 40 pound coyote in Dartmouth. Critics question the need to kill wildlife that may help with rodent control while defenders point to extinction risks of other species and the broader ambiguity of humane action.
The Inside story from James Reston shows President Nixon pressing a work or training condition for welfare while facing cabinet opposition. He argues reform risks greater harm than the status quo, hints at broader pragmatic shifts in policy and ideology, and draws contrast with past liberal and conservative strains.
A profile of P C Biederbaum a long serving White House aide under four administrations praised for fierce loyalty ruthless efficiency and focus on protecting the President His hard nose and zeal drive how he manages the President s time while others seek access sparking tension with ambassadors senators and aides who seek meetings with Nixon the President relies on him to shield the leader from distractions and isn t easily swayed by requests or complaints.
The piece notes a shift from look-say to phonics and ITA, then highlights Project Read in Ocean Hill Brownsville and other districts. Dr. M William Sullivan and Dr. Allen D Calvin promote a one-vowel-at-a-time approach, with 4500 Ocean Hill Brownsville students benefiting from the program under NYC and district leadership.
Mrs Malvine Cole urges a Vermont year round Community of Performing Arts program modeled on Castleton Ripton COPA. She cites interdisciplinary arts in integrated settings, collaboration with New York City talent, and a planned showing August 16 at Southern Vermont Art Center to demonstrate local impact and winter enrichment.
Publicity director W Langdon Brown defends Weston Playhouse Mame release against a July review. He cites box office success with 2 487 attendees and 97 percent of seats filled in second week, asserting audience enjoyment and urging Mr Miller to attend a performance to judge firsthand.
A letter accuses Senator Aiken of siding with greedy power companies over public health. The author argues coal and oil plants release more radioactivity than nuclear plants, urging NOW questions about health risks and nuclear testing, warning of irreversible damage to children and future generations.
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