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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial views Nixon easing travel limits to China and reopening Warsaw talks as a prudent step toward normalizing relations with Communist China. It notes Beijing seeks Western accommodation amid Sino Soviet tensions and argues U.S. nonrecognition policy is outdated.
A cynical commentator notes an April nationwide teach-in on ecology could help raise public awareness but warns a single event cannot fix environmental issues. Education on man’s relationship with the environment must be ongoing from early ages, with ecology becoming a required school subject.
The Pownal School Board proposes a revised plan narrowing five classrooms adding a kindergarten and facilities. The alternative costs 580000 versus 750000 for the original, saving 170000 over 20 years but yielding only 8500 per year plus interest, risking outgrowing the smaller addition as the town grows. The piece warns that small per-year savings may prove a bad bargain if growth outpaces the plan.
A mother writes to The Banner arguing against expanding abortion law. She recalls the stress of pregnancy and the sole responsibility of the mother for the unborn child. She notes that many unwanted pregnancies become wanted with love, while others lead to childless couples hoping for a child.
Letter from Louise Renaud of Brattleboro discusses campus politics at Bennington and San Francisco State, contrasts with Bloustein Hayakawa views, and criticizes abortion reform bill H 199. Addresses age of lawmakers, community relevance, and moral questions about abortion and care for the mentally handicapped.
A Landgrove writer comments on a resident female golden pheasant that has adapted to the area, plus reports a weeklong village water crisis during school holidays. The column laments clergy Christmasless teaching, praises Payson Webber’s letter, and joins Rep. Alden in opposing border herbicide use.
Priscilla Welsh of Planned Parenthood Vermont argues against House Bill 199, urging abortion be treated as a medical health issue not a crime. She details alternatives, public health concerns, and the need for contraception access to reduce abortions.
A Chicago Tribune opinion notes a New York contest for pre adolescent poets drawing 20 000 entries with 150 selected for publication Dr Charles Schaefer Fordham Research Center praises a simple yet profound wisdom in the young authors while acknowledging limits He cites Marc Silver age 12 who says I know more about myself than anyone else and I know my feelings and they dont The piece contrasts creative self knowledge with parental expectations and a boy who prefers writing poems to hitting home runs over time
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