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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The article weighs how intense press coverage threatens Lt. William L. Calley Jr.’s right to an impartial trial while arguing publicity also forced public attention to the My Lai massacre. It notes past cases like Dr. Sam Sheppard and critiques overzealous defense tactics, including F Lee Bailey’s stance for Captain Ernest Medina amid dropped charges against Green Beret officers.
State aid checks are in the hands of district treasurers easing fears that funding disputes would delay payments. Southern towns fared better with higher aid or cautious budgeting, while some districts face shortfalls requiring year end budget tweaks. Lawmakers may consider a system to lock in expected aid in advance to avoid future guesswork.
Editor notes environmental concern has grown from niche activists to everyday people like farmers hunters and housewives. The program Vermont Tomorrow airs tonight on Vermont ETV from 8 to 10 p.m. urging viewers to value a healthier environment for tomorrow.
A Vermont reader questions claims that snowmobiles damage grass and roads while addressing finance issues, registration costs, and trail funding. The writer disputes winter kill on fields, water bar damage, and argues for clearer reporting on trail development funding and policy.
Gladys L Taylor writes to Ben Mont Company and staff, praising their role in spreading holiday cheer through Ben Mont gift items. She expresses happiness to have worked with the firm and wishes a bigger, better 1970 for all, hoping to see the brand in bright letters again.
The Nation argues that the tax reform bill shifts toward broad relief, with a net revenue loss amid $6.5 billion in Social Security boosts. It questions equity, inflation effects, and favors large corporations, urging executive power for tax adjustments while warning against executive overreach.
Kenneth D. Tomkinson urges U S leadership for a lawful Vietnam peace. He argues that all sides in Vietnam deserve representation and that the Geneva division is improper. He calls for UN General Assembly action to provide an international peacekeeping force if necessary and emphasizes peaceful, lawful outcomes over armed force.
A Baltimore mother, whose husband serves in Vietnam, urges Americans to back the war by writing to congressmen, senators, the President, and editors. She argues opposing demonstrations harm freedom and calls for a quiet ad campaign to show backing for the President and U.S. effort in Vietnam.
Gerald Raftery of Sunderland argues the Monday Banner article on the Moratorium Committee’s Vietnam discussion was unbalanced. He points to the UN vote on Saigon’s government and cites Russian vetoes and the use of Soviet and Chinese arms in conflicts to claim a pro Soviet influence in the portrayal of the war.
A broad cross section of Vermont residents and groups including Jaycees Sportsmen's Show attendees and League of Women Voters members show strong support for cleaner water and air, land-use planning, a permanent environmental quality commission, and stricter controls on development and pesticides.
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