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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A non profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests 1969 Ford Chevrolet Plymouth and Rambler Ambassador crash results at 10 mph show front into rear damages averaging 510 and 674 with side impacts. Walls at 5 mph yield 200 and 652 damage. The piece urges ruggedness over styling, better bumpers, and industry reform to curb premiums.
A reader argues wildlife care in the United States is primitive compared with Europe. He cites long winter feeding in Europe, critiques deer shooting practices, and notes issues from loose dogs to guarding hunters. He calls for stricter deer management and log-owner laws, referencing a Latvian clipping of German feeding.
The Tennessee River bridge near Decatur Alabama halted to protect 65000 ducks and geese at a nearby wildlife refuge. Interior and state highway officials ordered the stoppage to prevent wildlife stress and possible disruption of family life. Once completed, traffic will resume to a eager public, while birds may not return.
Editor notes mock a round trip to Hades while describing a Antarctic cruise for about 200 travelers spending months at sea. Icebergs and penguins are the main sights, with no northern US passengers likely. In Vermont, Rutland youths airlifted snowballs to Florida for oranges, a quirky trade idea. The Bennington area ponders trading a carload of snow.
A critique of passive citizens who expect government aid while avoiding public stands. The piece cites famous quotes and contrasts universal rights with the harsh label scommie-pinko or ascist-pig for those who speak up, invoking Robert Kennedy on democracy and the rule of law.
A collection of reader letters in Elmhurst and Glendale urge citizens to speak out on postwar policy. Topics include defense spending, unemployment of scientists and generals, and how to handle taxes. Lincoln quotes and calls to protest silences highlight concerns over government handouts and civic duty. Letters invite 200 word submissions with signatures and addresses.
A reflective piece argues the United States faces a sweeping ecological danger driven by chemistry, farming, and industry. It cites Governor Deane C. Davis's 1980 lake cleanup plan, warns that positive feedback could devastate natural systems, and calls for a spiritual shift away from dominion over nature toward harmony. Ren é Dubos is invoked on pollution’s future threat.
In the 1970 race, organized crime's role in drug sales is seen as the leading issue. Duryea pushes treatment for school-age addicts, while Dodd highlights school violence and vandalism costs. Candidates in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey face narcotics concerns as a defining political battleground.
The piece surveys possible long term effects of France's Libyan move on Egypt's foreign alignment. It notes Cairo's pivot toward Sudan and Libya, Britain's Sudan emphasis via the Arab League, and France's aim to deter Soviet penetration by encouraging Egypt toward Africa. It questions whether a broader Europe led Egypt-Sudan-Libya bloc could emerge, while acknowledging the movement remains speculative.
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