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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece weighs the SST’s costs and benefits as unemployment fears rise. It notes federal investment could reach 3 billion and questions environmental impacts from sonic booms and stratospheric effects. Proponents cite speed gains and global market leadership, while skeptics foresee dubious economics and urge delay until science clarifies environmental risks.
A Boston Globe feature notes Sgt. Frank Thorpe of the Metropolitan District Commission faced discipline over mutton chops and hair. A compromise allowed mustaches while trimming side whiskers, as MDC updates a hair code to reflect modern trends. Massachusetts State Police hold a tighter line on sideburns. The piece contrasts authorities with individual rights and highlights evolving norms and court avoidance of costly battles.
The Vermont Supreme Court says the Sunday Blue Laws remain legal while the General Assembly could revise them to reflect modern times. Candidates, whether seeking re election or first terms, may be asked for their views on the Blue Laws and other voter issues.
Dennis Morrisseau, Vermont native and former Army dissenter who faced court martial and discharge, campaigns to win the Democratic primary for Vermont's at large seat. He runs with a beaten old bus and a Burlington storefront HQ, urging antiwar reform and a lean government. He faces Bernard O'Shea in a contest lacking party backing but driven by Morrisseau's anti establishment stance and media focus.
A Jamaia mountain defense of public camping in Vermont argues that more space is needed as campers rise about 12 percent yearly. It warns that current state parks and forests strain under heavy use, causing soil erosion and scarce water and waste systems. The piece urges expansion and better design to keep campsites viable.
A 1970 California snapshot shows Jess M. Unruh and Max Palevsky wooing donors as new money fades. Republicans like Ronald Reagan rely on inherited wealth, while Democrats struggle to raise funds, complicating campaigns for governor and senator. Former Gov. Edmund Brown may endorse Unruh, with reporters' questions likely to benefit Reagan.
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