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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1969
Page
4
Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial warns that while the House barely extended the surtax, Senate opposition may obstruct it until tax reform is included. It criticizes perpetual reform delays, notes inflation fears and uneven tax burdens, and cites Sen Dirksen and President Nixon amid emergency withholding.
A decade old column argues that famine risks are policy driven not biological, citing Norin 10 wheat from Japan and Brever crossbreeding, plus irradiation in Europe and a Gatorade style isotonic drink. It predicts future food advances like edible protein pills and space sticks while urging politicians to back producers for real famine relief.
A light report on the British royal crowning episode notes a quiet ceremony for Prince Charles amid minor incidents in Wales where a police death and a teen protester arrest occurred. Bennington observers teased the absence of royal regalia while others joked about potential romances involving the royal couple.
The piece notes summer begins when motel signs go up and distant license plates appear as tourists arrive. It mentions traffic slowdowns due to Vermont highway controls in the Flats area and studies to ease flow by using caution lights off peak hours. A Bennington commuter bragged of a smooth, uninterrupted ride. Frustration remains at the Vail and Silk Roads intersection with no warning signs.
Russell Baker argues that society feeds its own destructive impulses through military and political "volcano" construction. The essay critiques nuclear armament, government and private defense, and public apathy. It portrays modern civilization as perched on peril, with everyone complicit in perpetuating the danger while denying it.
A collection of brief quotations highlights public figures and thinkers. Bud Collins cites Joe Namath’s potential return and leadership questions for youth groups. Leo Cardinal Suenens criticizes Vatican reporting. General Westmoreland urges acceptance of criticism while defending civil liberties. Peter Ustinov comments on modern theater and transparency.
In a letter to The Banner Giuliani commends Vermont bankers for meeting credit needs despite shortages and rising costs. He argues the housing shortage is not the bankers fault and calls for leadership from bankers to fill the vacancy, highlighting the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation and Vermont Development Credit as examples.
A reminiscence recalls early Fourth of July celebrations showing political divisions in 18th and early 19th century America. It notes initial mixed reactions to the Declaration, later Federalist protests, Adams and Jefferson dying on July 4, and the evolution to family gatherings with ice cream, fireworks, and safety concerns shaping today’s spectator-focused celebrations.
Malvine Cole of Friends of Rehabilitation urges Vermont to abandon the new St. Albans correctional facility. She contends the staff mix shows a custodial prison rather than rehabilitative work and favors community based programs with probation, parole, family counseling, and education as cost effective reform.
A reorganizational meeting voted to send a letter of appreciation to Dr Arthur Faris for many years as Shaftsbury representative on the Mt Anthony Union High School Board. The minutes were to record thanks from residents, directors, and staff for his untiring service since the district’s formation.
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