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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Senator George McGovern, urging dovish policies, fears a potential Allied invasion of North Vietnam amid Cambodia and Laos tensions and a warning from President Nixon that the border is not sacrosanct. The piece weighs China’s posture and the risk of rapid military responses shaping U S policy and McGovern’s political vulnerability.
The piece critiques Pentagon weapon briefings and media hype for lasers infrared sights and bulletless darts while noting real combat losses in Indochina. It argues that hype masks failures and wasteful programs. It contrasts heroic soldiers with overblown sci fi descriptions amid Cold War tensions.
U.S. News & World Report notes a shift to a 4-40 plan where employees work 40 hours in four days with a three-day weekend and no pay cut. The approach reportedly lowers costs and boosts output, though critics warn of home chores encroaching on days off. Nobel economist Samuelson calls it a social invention. Merrill Engineering in Denver cites household tensions as a caveat.
A critical 1969 assessment argues Nixon’s Vietnam policy escalates with air power and South Vietnamese troops, risking broader conflict. It cites possible invasions of North Vietnam and Laos, ongoing bombing in North Vietnam, and catastrophic civilian casualties. The piece warns of refugee surges and a staining of America's name.
Atlas editor Malcolm Muir Jr writes in October that the West’s view of America as a blundering violent nation is fading. The new image may be no image at all, prompting a serious study of how the nation handles youth technology minorities and environment. A French journalist friend notes, You’re us.
A telegram to Senators Aiken and Prouty and Representative Stafford from Vermonters criticizes inaction on Indochina war and Laos invasion. The message, noting Nixon policy as reducing casualties and softening opposition while the war escalates, urges a concrete solution.
Readers urge complete U S withdrawal and bombing cessation with repeal of draft laws and Hatfield McGovern style bills limiting administration war powers. Vermont contributors praise telethon support raising 33 04 for cerebral palsy children and call others to write to Congress while a West Virginia Gazette quips about households with TVs vs bathtubs.
A columnist argues that presidential news conferences are a waste of the president's time and a spectator sport for reporters. He recalls Nixon's scolding, Sevareid's view on accountability, and Kennedy's engaging but televised sessions, noting staff prep makes questions predictable. He praises Eisenhower's and Kennedy's styles while criticizing overpaced preparation. He warns against overpreparation and the ritual minuet of Q&A.
In New York, Governor Nelson Rockefeller defies conservatives over private school funding and cross endorsements. His strong 1970 win remains fragile as Catholics and Orthodox Jews shift, threatening a possible fourth term and backing a more cautious, center-right stance.
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