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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Judge Carswell is a mediocre pick for the Supreme Court. It cites his obscure record, past racism, and lack of distinguished legal mind, noting Senate Republicans push for quick confirmation regardless. It compares him to Haynsworth and stresses the court deserves a more capable jurist.
The Banner reports a Bennington leash law that takes effect February 16 requiring dogs to be confined or leashed except on the owner’s property or when under verbal command while hunting. Enforceable by town selectmen, villages retain control locally. nearby towns like Williamstown and Rutland have seen improved safety and fewer nuisance cases, with community support encouraged.
Editor notes state Motor Vehicle Commissioner Malloy urges the public to register pleasure cars by March 1 amid a last minute rush. Cars will wear a red sticker this year while plates stay white on green. the winter weather and ignored plates frustrate Vermonters. The governor’s office also faced water leaks from backed up ice as lawmakers consider roof repairs.
A mock dialogue envisions Harold Wilson's White House visit with grand ceremonial displays. Nixon, Agnew, Kissinger, and aides debate imperial uniforms, banners, gold carriages, and a televised coronation style for an inflation ridden era.
Mrs Evan Jones of Bondville writes Gov Davis urging stronger enforcement of air pollution laws as Stratton area dumps burn refuse daily near Winhall homes. She notes suffocating smoke when winds come from the south and calls for health officers to inspect to protect Vermont residents.
A local letter to the editor argues against permitting a Stamford project by Mr Opie that would build an access road and a golf course on National Forest land. The writer warns of reduced public recreation, calls for a congressional appeal to deny the proposal, and notes the land would favor affluent buyers over Vermonters. James E Feeney, 941 Gage St.
Mountain Chatter reflects on Groundhog Day predictions and the stubborn winter in northern New England. The piece notes woodchucks’ indifference to forecasts, February’s variability, and hints of spring in catkins, seed catalogs, and hopeful gardening plans amid lingering snow and ice.
Arthur J. Goldberg argues that non intervention will not curb inflation and urges direct wage price and profit policies. He cites the railroad dispute and Vietnam spending, warns jawboning and guidelines may fail, and proposes broader fiscal monetary restraint and possible freezes. He calls for bipartisan support to protect national health safety and economy.
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