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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Vermont proposal by UVM mechanical engineer John O Outwater to build a nuclear plant at Chittenden Reservoir draws strong criticism. Biologist J F Wohnus warns radioactive contamination could flow into underground aquifers and wells. Professor Barry Commoner calls for cross disciplinary science to prevent dangerous, one sided planning and risk to civilization.
Editor notes a federal Title 1 grant of 51700 supports a continuing remedial education program for disadvantaged children. Commentary warns about reading difficulties and long term benefits for the community, alongside broader Vermont tax and defense budget reflections.
Former Defense leaders Mc Namara and Cyrus Vance argue a 55 to 60 billion dollar post Vietnam budget could safeguard national security. The piece notes conflicts between internal city needs and global defense, with pressures on Laird and Nixon to set priorities amid calls for sea power vs missiles and anti ballistic systems.
Louie, a returning college student, shops with Cromley & Swatts for a mock fashion spree. The items include aged jeans, a Greek sheep-smelling turtleneck, iodine for cuts, a do-it-yourself tetanus kit, a torn-sleeve coat from Salvation Army, dirt under fingernails, a dirt packer, and a hasty shopping list of odd gear. Louie ends with a Maserati, stereo setup, lamp, paint, helmet, bullhorn, stink bombs, gasoline, and a rifle.
Arlington reader ANN C. CLAY argues against equating the Vietnam War with the American Revolution. She notes conservatives like John Dickinson favored redress through established channels and warns parallels to British rule or home-front versus foreign conflict are flawed. She asserts Americans would defend the country if invaded.
The author denounces Dr Jean Mayer's controversial call to limit rich populations over poor ones. He asserts the logic degrades into a return to savagery, rejects wealth suppression as infeasible, and questions whether wealth or poverty justify policy. The piece criticizes elitist birth control schemes and defends individual liberty.
VICENTE VILLAMIN argues in Asia Weekly that the United States faces no war with North Vietnam and should consider a local, deglamorized conflict. He notes Saigon’s self reliance and questions Hanoi’s bargaining position while warning Paris talks may be unnecessary. In his view, peace would come only if Saigon stands on its own.
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