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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1969
Page
4
Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays from its offices at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The publisher outlines regular operations and distribution cadence for readers and advertisers.
The Pueblo affair debate continues as critics argue Commander Bucher and crew violated the Code of Conduct. The piece highlights Soviet spies as a contrast, discusses bureaucratic missteps, and questions how to handle similar cases while urging transparency in Bennington police staffing and pay disputes before the upcoming village meeting.
Los Angeles dispatch reports the State Department approved a plea bargain in which Sirhan Sirhan would plead guilty to first degree murder in exchange for life imprisonment to reduce Middle East tensions. District Attorney Younger sought department backing, Secretary Rogers approved, but Judge Walker rejected the plea, leaving the trial to continue without the hoped-for political maneuver.
The piece argues the European dream is dying under forces from nationalist rivalries to De Gaulle. It blames British decline, Soviet opposition, and failed U.S. policy while noting Nixon lacks European leadership. Healey warns Europe must rely on broader NATO defense and possible American nuclear support.
The piece extols Searsburg Vermont Town Meeting at River Valley Schoolhouse to decide local issues. It argues small communities benefit from independent governance and warns against consolidating towns. It contrasts progress with tradition while recalling winter travel and local participation.
The piece notes Ralph Nader’s investiture on the National Motor Vehicle Safety Council and humorously proposes studying a phenomenon called the Volkswagen syndrome. It observes that small foreign cars seem to provoke domineering tendencies in American motorists, with drivers intimidating larger vehicles. The author calls for action to end this figurative reign of terror affecting drivers of standard autos.
Harold C. Warner Jr warns Woodford voters to think carefully before replacing town officials over the Little Pond Deal. He argues new candidates lack experience, urges considering road standards and town oversight, and defends prior land sales while advocating informed voting.
A reader identifies as Phillips Dorman of 23 Bradford Place arguing against taxes and bonds in upcoming town and village meetings. He says taxes consume most take-home pay, leaving little for necessities and leisure, and urges voting No on all money measures to prevent further tax burden.
A 14-year-old girl and a 42-year-old man spent the night together in Bennington. Police filed a report with the state's attorney, but the man remains free, raising questions about enforcement of statutory rape laws. Letter writer urges action and contact to the state's attorney, warning misinterpretation if no response.
A man in a bar orders double martinis and, after each drink, looks in his inner coat pocket. The bartender asks why. He replies that the pocket holds a photo of his mother-in-law, and when she starts to look good to him, he knows to stop and order another drink.
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