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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues the House defeat of the 1965 Voting Rights Act extension paves the way for a Nixon administration bill. It warns the substitute could curb gains for Negro voters by shifting to federal action on initiative rather than prior approval. Senate action remains pivotal to preserve the 1965 act.
Vermont Travel Information Council approves map and sign plazas on highways in Windham County district two. Plan limits brand name exit signs and interstate signs, aiding scenic views and directing travelers to rest stops and local firms. Local groups urged to study plaza plans to prevent errors and support businesses.
The Vancouver Sun comments on Canada preserving an image of order and charm, arguing modern governments push to be seen as orderly and quaint rather than overwhelmed by urban problems. It warns against disillusionment, noting that while cities grow and pollution rises, the appeal of a restful, old fashioned Canada remains strong.
Vermont Governor Davis defends a 15.7 million sales tax projection for 1970 while acknowledging earlier estimates were too low. The dispute centers on whether a larger current surplus will emerge, how it affects austerity aims, and how lawmakers will respond in the 1970 session.
Letter to the Banner argues the National Council of Churches and its Detroit General Assembly actions influence Vermont churches and draft resistance. It notes elections of a woman president and votes to aid draft evaders, shift Christmas, and support a 21-year-old resisting the draft, suggesting silence equals approval.
Shaftsbury complains about the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co phone book cover showing hunters with a finger on the trigger. He urges a correction or candy in the yard and notes the company will fix it in future editions.
The piece critiques public relations campaigns tying pollution abatement to industry profits. It notes politicians and PR efforts push cleaner rivers, while warning that real pollution costs should fall on industry. It argues prevention is cheaper than cleanup and urges viewing pollution as a production cost.
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