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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. Office located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Nixon scores political points by vetoing housing and education bills while pursuing a costly ABM program, calling it a mismatch between defense rhetoric and domestic priority. It notes ABM costs near 40 billion and 1.3 billion requested for ABM, with broader budget tensions over defense and agriculture subsidies and questions whether inflation vs. priorities is the real issue.
Editor notes praise for Bennington Fire Department's behind the scenes work on Battle Day festivities. The parade featured political candidates whose cars faced identification issues. Spectators, many from out of state, applauded as firefighters in formal uniforms handled heat and crowds, with events ranging from a baseball game to evening entertainment at McCullough Big House.
The piece argues Washington stories exaggerate anti Chiang sentiment and criticizes moves to seat Red China at the UN. It notes U.S. policy debates, Japan's trade limits with Red China, and Russia's stance while defending Chiang as essential ally amid pressure from the State Department and Western diplomacy.
A look at how modern candidates use gimmicks to win exposure. Dewey and Harriman are cited among frequent stunts from camping Adirondacks to riding helicopters, posing with chimps, and judging tug of war while issues wait. Publicity drives dominate campaigns.
The Nixon administration is cautious and dull, yet performs in political theatre with a zeal for slogans and graphs. It aims for peace and prosperity, favors public optimism, but lacks a clear, trusted war aim and consistent civil liberty stance, leaving it an ambiguous, off balance government.
A 110 foot elm felled after a three day demolition and stacked for disposal prompts reflections on elms in American history. The piece recalls elm uses from barrels to boxes, historic elms like the Washington Elm, and the Dutch Elm Blight threatening survival of America's elms. It contrasts settlers valuing other woods with elms shaping streets, meeting places, and memory.
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