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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp, 425 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201, provides local news, notices, and community information.
The piece cites a Sports Illustrated article urging caution on nuclear power. It notes Vermont battles and national strains, proposes a two year moratorium to study sites, requirements, and environmental impacts. It highlights citizen groups like Cayuga and calls for halt until long term fish wildlife and human concerns are evaluated.
A Vermont Gazette note reviews Southern Vermont Winter issue on the Packers Corners Hippie colony and its view of rural reconstruction. The piece discusses hippies as misunderstood neighbors and reflects on Vermont society, while Gov. Deane Davis opposes the Victory Dam project with no clear alternatives. It also highlights Ben Mont Papers sale and potential uses for federal funds.
In Washington, a nation asks for forgiveness and a fresh start as Richard Nixon begins his presidency. The piece contrasts his past sharp partisan image with his pledge for calm, restraint, and a new course, urging Americans to accept the changed leader and support his efforts to address real, pervasive challenges.
A reader denounces erroneous Vermont tax figures cited by a former tax commissioner. The piece argues education and taxation costs mislead taxpayers, exposes misstatements comparing Brownington and Landgrove, and asserts figures were false, urging public accountability.
The writer argues that true freedom comes with service to others and warns against Christian divisions that limit liberty. He cites misuse of observances, sectarianism, and closed dialogue as bondage and urges openness to other traditions and world issues. The letter frames Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and calls Christians to seek unity through freedom in love.
Bennet Cerf notes Nixon's inaugural avoided promises and aimed for unity and moral purpose. The columnist praises restraint, midland focus, and hints at a possible future slogan like Decent Society rather than Great Society, contrasting eras from Coolidge to Kennedy.
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