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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that official deceit erodes trust in government as the Vietnam conflict expands. It cites Johnson and Nixon era lies, the Cambodia operation, the Cooper-Church Amendment, and Secretary Laird’s dismissal of protests as semantics, warning of widening U S involvement and a growing credibility gap.
In a subzero stretch Central Vermont Public Service Corp faced a power shortage after promoting electric heating. The piece questions how homeowners and school directors who invested in electric heating should respond as demand seemingly overwhelmed supply. The editorial mocks utility management for years of urging electric heat and now requesting cuts.
The 1970 Vermont Legislature's plan to require districts to provide transport for students beyond walking distance is under attack this session. Some districts seek more flexibility to avoid costs, risking access to high school for students without transportation. in Bennington area Mt. Anthony coverage already funds this need. The state spends millions on district aid and roads to schools, yet some Vermont kids may lose high school access due to transport gaps.
The piece outlines Western Europe’s nascent Federalist International movement led by the European Federalist Parties of West Germany and France with allies in Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Italy. It notes early vote totals, party leaders, and the aim to reverse current priorities by linking political unity with shared currency and foreign policy rather than relying solely on economic accords. The article cites observers like Kissinger’s circle and historians, urging grass roots support to push toward a broad United States of Europe amid Cold War tensions.
Gov Rockefeller pushes federal revenue sharing but Albany’s mall project will cost $85 million due to state planning errors. The piece critiques Democratic reaction led by Rep Mills, argues for a principled, workable redistribution plan, and questions Congress's innovation.
Sparks From the Forge prints a reader letter responding to Robert Williams on abortion and morality. The writer argues for clarity, explains misreadings about Sodom and Gomorrah, and defends his stance on sex, morality, and marriage. He cites his 50th wedding anniversary and rejects the notion there is illegitimate offspring. Shakespeare’s Lear quote closes the piece.
A reader letters page argues against using animals in federally funded heart and cancer research. It promotes computer simulation and tissue culture as replacements, calls for better scientist education, and cites costs and suffering. It lists United Action for Animals Inc. as a contact for more information and includes a street quote from Parade about avoiding involvement after a street accident.
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