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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A New York Times report highlights the U.S. housing crisis with halted federal low and medium income shelter projects in New York City due to bids exceeding per room limits. Secretary Romney urged factory built low-cost housing, but relief remains years away as unions resist, while concerns over neighborhood acceptance and social mix persist.
A column rails against restoring Kennedy as the Cape Canaveral name, recounts past name fights like Hoover to Boulder, and mocks the idea of bureaucratic waste in such changes. It cites Sen Glen Taylor and Sen Aiken to lampoon name shifts, urging restraint and simple resolutions. The piece ends with blunt asides from Burlington Free Press and Norwich Bulletin.
The piece argues that pre censorship endangers free speech while public knowledge of My Lai pressures jurors. It cites Sen. Dominick and Sen. Ervin, notes the shift from blind juries to informed juries, and praises open reporting as essential to justice despite risk to trials.
The writer disputes CBS News coverage, detailing Rennie Davis and National Mobilization finances. He questions sources of funds for a $15,000 Chicago loan, naming Dr. Quentin Young Lucy Montagmery and homemade revenue claims, accusing reports of withholding secrets.
Reader contests an editorial on Kake Walk at the University of Vermont and disputes quotes about a father supporting his son. He cites a Rutland Herald article, asserts a poll favored continuation, and criticizes coverage while noting his son’s achievements and his own stance. The letter references historical figures and broader political commentary.
Readers debate definitions of intellectual and moral art with quotes from Delacroix. Letters criticize remarks on loyalty oaths and political partisanship tied to Governor Davis Hoff and the firing attempt against Charles Butler.
In Sevensett Winters, Skylark reports a harsh early snow season with six inch pond ice and wind driven spray. The author reviews Peggy Fleming in Ice Follies at Madison Square Garden, contrasts show skating with competition, and muses on indoor rinks and Christmas shopping, suggesting homemade gifts as a remedy.
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