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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 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.
Editorial argues that NASA should internationalize space exploration to cut costs and raise global prestige. It notes instrument missions suit multinational funding, cites UN committees and past treaties, and says a united space effort could appeal domestically and abroad while reducing reliance on a go it alone policy.
The 226 Congressmen who voted to override Nixon’s veto faced public pressure from educators led by NEA President George D. Fischer, who warned of political consequences for lawmakers who opposed the administration on education funding. The piece notes heavy lobbying against HEW bills, including a proposed $25 million study on teaching aptitude, and questions how NEA dues are used while critiquing television’s shallow audience.
Readers rail against Nathan Pressman and socialists in a fiery exchange. Lois Bryant defends American values while urging involvement to improve society. John R. Thompson corrects misread headlines about Rennie Davis. Carroll Adams praises open primaries and urges Senate action.
The author argues the United States must preserve its liberty ethic seen in Jefferson and Lincoln, resisting withdrawal from Vietnam. He urges a just peace, warns against abandoning the nation’s mission to defend freedom both at home and abroad, and honors those who died defending liberty.
A reader defends statements at the Environmental Control Commission meeting of Jan 20 1970 against distorted press reports. He argues good health regulations and property rights can coexist with zoning, cites Nixon and Brande, and criticizes media and dissension. Another letter defends state biologist Ben Day and suggests reform ideas for welfare.
In the January issue of National Review Buckley prints two letters to Berkshire Eagle about a October 6 column by George G. Connelly. Buckley seeks apologies for libel and notes a lack of reciprocal retraction from the editor. He recalls similar clashes in 1966 and 1964 involving Tolman, Goldwater, and Senator Burke, concluding liberal attacks prompt more legal action than conservative rebuttals.
New York columnist reviews Pierre Rinfret’s proposed measures to curb inflation. He argues Congress and unions block key steps, while farmers and service industries resist changes. The piece notes limited quick fixes like bank credit card freezes and tax credits but highlights the need to reduce war costs for real relief.
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