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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
President Nixon named Clement F Haynsworth of South Carolina to the Supreme Court, drawing criticism from civil rights groups and labor leaders while some senators call for careful review. The editorial questions strict constructionism versus judicial restraint and questions Haynsworths readiness for changing societal needs.
The piece argues federal oil import quotas raise New England fuel costs by about $1 billion yearly. It cites Justice Department findings that quotas are unnecessary for national security and urges Nixon to abolish the system to curb inflation and end the oil industry’s political entanglements.
Readers discuss Bennington American Legion representation at Hanover event, praise the Red Cross for aiding a son in Spain and Germany, lampoon a political party, note Vermont Miss Vermont not homegrown, recall Hoosick battles, and promote the Mt. Anthony class of 1970 yearbook drive with contacts and campaign plans.
The Nixon administration aims to block George Wallace in 1972 with Win ton Blount steering money to Alabama Governor Albert Brewer. Brewer plans to run for governor again, possibly against Wallace, while Wallace weighs a presidential bid. Blount and Wallace supporters clash over outside funding and party strategy as Alabama politics teem with aging figures and potential pivots.
Congressman from Vermont reports House approval of a sweeping tax reform bill by 394 to 30. Highlights include rate cuts, raised deductions, and closing loopholes, with Senate hearings and state bond provisions ahead. Also notes education funding increase and various departmental appropriations. He plans camping in Vermont during recess.
A letter urging readers to back President Nixon's July 18 population control message, asserting federal leadership duty and asking outlets to encourage public support. Cites Robert McNamara of the World Bank at Notre Dame, stressing the harm of high birth rates on development and global peace. Hugh Moore signs from New York City.
A Sklylark column notes autumn hints in Searsburg with fading summer foliage, ripening garden produce, and a shift in wildlife. The writer contrasts homegrown vegetables with supermarket fare, expresses pride in self-sufficient gardening, and describes foxes and raccoons sharing the mountain homestead as part of Skylark’s soul.
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