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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201 as the daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation except Sundays and holidays.
The piece argues Nixon’s Southern Strategy is failing as George Wallace grows stronger while key appointments falter. It critiques Alabama judge nominees as segregationist and incompetent, condemns George Bush as UN ambassador, and questions Connally and Morton picks. The author warns Nixon may elevate Wallace to a top post to force a political shift.
The Life magazine Life installment notes Khrushchev claimed JFK's attorney general Robert Kennedy warned Soviet ambassador Dobrynin that military generals might overthrow the president if the Cuban missile crisis dragged on. The piece questions veracity while stressing the era's volatile politics and fear of a coup.
The editor questions the census figures on Bennington County housing and rents while urging disclosure of unoccupied units and livable rentals at a median of eighty dollars a month. The piece also recalls abandoned plans for school bus shelters and mocks aging residents walking miles to work.
Morris B. Abram urges a shift from public squalor to private affluence, arguing a 28–29% public sector share versus 38% in Western Europe leads to chaotic transit, weak schools, high infant mortality, and crime. He calls for reordering priorities and addressing law enforcement funding. The piece also notes New York banks will curb gift campaigns in 1971 to one 30 day promo per institution, urging federal action to remove interest-rate ceilings driving the gifts.
Gerry James of the Environmental League of the Connecticut River Valley asks Gov. Davis to demand public hearings and an emergency plan for Vermont Yankee nuclear plant. He notes lack of medical facilities in Brattleboro and calls for federal compliance before startup, citing past pledges and safety concerns for accidents during operation or waste transport.
To the Editor, a group of concerned citizens protested fluoridation of the town water at a selectmen meeting. They criticized lack of data, noted vague local reasoning, and cited Denmark, Switzerland, and U.S. Navy studies. The letter warns against rushing a decision, citing health and birth concerns and urging caution. Signed by John Jennings of The Gingerbread House, 201 Depot St.
The piece reflects on Christmas tree traditions from Cobbled Germany to Skylark's land, celebrating family customs and evergreen lore. It traces the history from ancient symbols to German origins, the Luther legend, and the White House lighting, ending with a toast to Christmas spirit and goodwill.
In Washington, George Wallace remains a formidable force despite Nixon’s efforts to derail him. A southern senator notes Wallace’s enduring appeal and potential to disrupt Nixon’s path to re election. Nixon’s gamble on a Southern strategy appears flawed as Wallace sustains a 10 to 12 point lead, prompting White House hopes for a third party challenge to balance the race.
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