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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
David McConkey's cartoon highlights the Bennington Village water system as a top challenge for the town’s new selectmen. The board must decide whether to raise the absurdly low water rates or pursue other funding to repair and extend water lines, amid strict rules limiting rate increases and borrowing.
The editorial portrays Rennie Davis and the Chicago Seven as leaders of a radical left movement promoting nonviolent disobedience while urging nationwide protests. It condemns violent framing and argues communities should fund only benefited water projects, warning against endless townwide bond issues. It notes the movement’s persistence and cautions extremists remain active despite setbacks.
A CBS reporter claimed Vietnam’s sand-mining problem on roads was solved by paving a major highway with asphalt. The U S supposedly forced mine attempts to shift to airhammers, while critics blamed pork barrel politics for slow infrastructure solutions.
A Washington weekly Human Events piece argues disarmament risks echoing the Thirties. It contrasts Proxmire with Nye, notes Communist influence, cites Barry Goldwater and Scoop Jackson, and defends the Military Industrial Complex. It warns a rapid rearmament timeline threatens preparedness and urges balanced defense policy.
Letter writer describes chaotic town pool permit process amid unclear zoning rules. Residents face conflicting guidance from officials, delays, a late variance, and voter apathy as confusion over whether pools fall under the ordinance persists. ROSEMARIE KNIGHTS, 110 Leonard St.
A fragmented note blends literary references with political critique. It contrasts Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty-Dumpty, Shaftsbury, and a plea about the ACLU. The piece names Vermonters, Proctorsville, and Frederick S. Malone in a satirical tone.
Vermont voters face a heated primary as Sept 9 nears while weather and apathy shape engagement. The piece notes Gov Davis favored in the Republican race against Lt Gov Hayes and Democrats split between Jack Daley and Leo O'Brien, amid party strategy shifts and a Glastonbury poll showing Hayes edging O'Brien and Daley ahead of Davis.
U S Representative from Vermont reports on House and Senate activity before recess, noting passage of key measures including equal rights amendment, DC nonvoting delegate, postal reform, and NASA funding. He outlines votes on vetoes, critiques space budget, and urges action on reform bills while detailing committee hearings set for September.
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