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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Chief Justice Burger addressed the American Bar Association urging reform focused on work release, limited confinement, early parole for educated inmates, and better post release adjustment. He argues current public indifference to corrections sustains crime, noting repeat offenders drive most serious crimes and reforms could yield economic and social savings.
Congress faces a tough path to ban cigarette commercials as networks resist voluntary curbs. CBS agreed only under protest, while ABC and NBC refused outright, risking a shift of tobacco ad spending to newspapers and magazines and drawing bipartisan criticism of broadcasters.
The Battle Day parade in Walloomsac proceeds on time with bands, pops, and a miniature train by Sprague Electric. Residents admired a Frankin lookalike and a muzzle loader, while the Bennington Lions Club float won for fire prevention, aided by Smokey Bears. Oxen drew the Fairdale Farms float as onlookers praised robust community effort.
Across New York State law and order dominates mayoral campaigns as rioting and street crime inflame voters. Corning faces GOP pressure in Albany while Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Utica, Binghamton and Watertown focus on crime statistics, police numbers, and public safety.
A Kennedy era immigration reform that ended national origins quotas created new limits on bringing foreign executives and specialists to the United States. The Western Hemisphere cap and extended visits hinder companies like Gillette and IBM, forcing temporary visas, no home purchases, and delayed training of foreign managers in a globalized economy. It urges amendments to avoid retaliation and preserve U.S. business leadership.
In this reflective essay, the author traces the apple’s American journey from early New England plantings to its cultural role and varied drinks. He recalls historic varieties, grafting origins, Johnny Appleseed myths, cider and perry traditions, Calvados contrasts, and wartime remarks while noting dwindling U.S. production and deer foraging on abandoned trees.
Washington astronauts return as modern heroes shaping American identity. John Glenn Frank Borman and Neil Armstrong are praised for bravery and teamwork. The piece notes their public missions, political potential, and differing paths from Lindbergh, highlighting mission unity and future civilian leadership.
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