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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
A Vermont editorial lauds President Nixons State of the Union aim to shift from quantity to quality of life. It questions implementation, pollution costs, and public sacrifice, while praising the open primary measure and urging voter involvement to extend democracy beyond party dictates.
The Bennington County House delegation earned praise for its open primary votes with Ruth Cole opposing the measure. Local caucuses begin Wednesday at 8 PM with Republicans at the Armory and Democrats in the Courthouse. Citizens may attend regardless of party. Reports warn of theft in area shopping center parking lots, urging car locks. Controversy over Agnew's stance and rhetoric is cited, including quoted reactions and analysis of his alignment with Nixon and Lindsay.
The State of the Union pledges a broad clean waters initiative while current and proposed federal funding falls short. Analysts note Nixon’s $10 billion plan for 1971–79 would average around $445 million annually, far below Muskie’s $12.5 billion over five years and short of state and local needs. Inflation and rising construction costs compound the gap, with local governments already awaiting promised grants and prefinanced projects. Governor Nelson Rockefeller.
The writer warns time is running out for children if atheists and liberals do not be removed from government and schools. He recounts Santa appearances at Dana Elementary, laments Christmas carols replaced by secular themes, and accuses media and politicians of promoting atheism, sex education, and socialistic policies. He cites Dan Smoot and J Edgar Hoover, critiques Nixon era politics, and urges God and country first from Rutland Vermont.
A letter to the editor critiques land development in Vermont citing private land access desires from buyers, including four acre zoning and pond appeal. It warns small parcels and polluted waters reduce long term value and urges conservation and scenic care. The piece contrasts with Nixon and Muskie plans, arguing for genuine antipollution action and accountability in government pledges.
The piece recalls central heating's history from ancient fire pits to modern systems, noting Roman adoption, English hesitance, and the fireplace’s long role in homes. It contrasts British airiness with American comfort, cites Ben Franklin and the Franklin stove, and ends by valuing the cozy fireplace alongside new ranges while preferring hearth symbolism.
Howard Samuels wealthy Canandaigua industrialist plans a New York City news conference to announce his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Eugene Nickerson Nassau County executive and William van den Heuvel Kennedy aide also seek the nomination with others weighing in. Analysts say Nickerson likely leads at the convention while Samuels shines in a statewide primary if both rivals stay in the race.
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