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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
In a letter, three U.S. Senators oppose Judge G Harrold Carswell's Supreme Court confirmation. They urge a thorough probe into his record over a private golf club scheme and caution Vermont's senators to vote against confirmation to uphold justice and constitutional duties.
The Nixon farm program seeks minor cuts on large subsidy payments and a $110,000 cap per crop while keeping price supports flexible. Critics note only five percent of Americans work in farming and argue subsidies primarily aid rich farmers and agribusiness, not the majority earning under $10,000. The piece cites Eastland as an example and mentions Republican Ripon Society's five year phase out proposal, with editorials from Springfield Union and Burlington Free Press.
Peter Donavan Jr of BCIC urges Bennington Town to reimburse loansused for water lines and plant opening. He notes BCIC is a nonprofit public service, funded by stockholder loans, to support industrial development and eventual refunds to citizens. He argues funds should be freed for new projects and stockholder refunds, requiring a positive town vote at the upcoming Town Meeting.
A Bennington editor letter from John R. Thompson requests local funds and names of high schools or students to form YAF chapters as part of a national drive led by Randall Cornel Teague. The message warns of Vietnam era militants influencing students and urges readers to send support to promote freedom and patriotism. Also included is a note from Mrs. Fred Walker seeking help locating her family’s longhaired cat Fluffy, missing since Thanksgiving. Contact 518-463-6497.
A letter to the editor challenges Bennington’s 1966 Unification Act claims. It argues selectmen could abolish current departments and create a paid unit, citing Brattleboro’s $156,000 past year cost and $185,000 requested for next year. It defends Bennington, Bennington Rural, and North Bennington fire protection.
A letter from Bennington Falls resident Mrs. Lawrence Foucher questions the rationale and consequences of municipal unification. She warns of higher taxes, lost local voting power, and congested polling sites, urging residents to vote and to grant fire departments a voice in any reorganization.
Sparks From the Forge critiques open college admissions arguing for fairness and standards, refuting the notion that access should ignore work requirements. It cites Illinois lottery rejections and warns open access would erode college learning, stressing implications for prestige, finance, and equity.
Edward W. Smith voices concern over alleged moral issues at Mt. Anthony Union High School. He argues teachers may have exposed indecency in class, questions supervision, and calls for accountability to protect students and morals. He urges responsible action to prevent future problems.
A New York Times piece argues Lyndon Johnson’s Vietnam decisions lack clear public justification. An Australian perspective ties 1965 strategy to regional balance, noting Moscow, Peking, and Ho Chi Minh shifts. The essay suggests Johnson could justify actions with geopolitical reasoning if explained plainly.
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