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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Nixon's wage price freeze faces strong labor opposition led by AFL CIO President Meany. It notes inequities in the plan, contrasts with FDR era fear, and urges fair chance despite sacrifices to avoid longer economic disaster. The piece stresses broad support and accountability for workers, business, and policy outcomes.
NBC commentator David Brinkley proposed funding all wars strictly through concurrent tax increases rather than deficits. The piece blames Lyndon Johnson for waging Vietnam on credit, arguing the resulting inflation and delayed tax response undermined Nixon’s wage price freeze. It notes Nixon would resist immediate tax escalation, fearing limits on crisis decisions.
A reader blasts state plans with six pointed questions about eyes, safety, and development, urging Vermonters to remember beauty amid billboards and ski resorts. He warns of loss of land value and pace of change before urging action by the governor. The Bennington Fire Department thanks the Banner for Battle Day publicity and signs off as Joseph Wassick Chief Bennington.
An open letter to Gov. Davis argues for alternatives to a new maximum security prison. It cites Walter Willette and alcohol related offenses, proposes halfway houses, forestry camps, mobile advisory teams, school nurse counselor additions, outpatient clinics, and citizen rights restoration. It requests Dr. Paul Benedict as a consultant and cites Vermont officials and local advocates supporting rehabilitation over confinement.
A Vermont valley scene prompts reflections on value and culture as a Boston Globe editorial criticizing the idea of unspoiled rural life is examined. The writer questions the editor’s rural idealism, suggesting urban progress and material abundance undermine true culture and character.
Analysis argues Kissinger's China trip aimed to hedge against a possible 1972 Tet-like Vietnamese collapse. The piece links China and North Vietnam to Nixon’s plan to exit Vietnam with minimal domestic upheaval, warning of a scenario of turmoil if timing fails.
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