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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues to remove selectmen nominations from party politics, urging voters to evaluate candidates on local plans. It questions positions on growth, jobs, housing, trailer zoning, water and sewer extensions, recreation funding, a possible east west highway, and traffic programs, stressing pre election clarity.
Analysis of the Nixon Doctrine in Korea shows Washington still feeds 64,000 troops across 52 bases while Seoul builds a 620,000 strong force with US subsidies. Seoul demands five more years of presence and $2 billion in aid, challenging the idea of a two-way retreat path. The piece also notes Gov. Davis backing a Pharmacy Board defense and praises Mrs. Steffen’s Bennington Pedal People travelogue.
Washington analysis argues Nixon faces three losses from Vietnamization. It contends Saigon must rely on U S air and artillery, Thieu’s government appears stable only with U S help, and critics will question why the war continues. The piece cites Kissinger admitting fear of right wing backlash and calls for candor amid mounting antiwar pressure.
The piece argues that Nixon and Kissinger appease right wing allies by backing a misleading narrative about Vietnam. It states the Saigon government is a small, unrepresentative military clique. truth rather than political expediency could realign support across parties and lead the nation away from entrapment. It warns that deceptive rhetoric strengthens hardline forces at home.
A column celebrating July fairs in southwestern Vermont, noting the Crafts Fair drawing about 8 000 visitors with relatives from Connecticut. Highlights include St Peter's Annual Fair on July 25 with antiques to zebras no live zebras, Antique Corner by Mrs Leon R Eldred and Mrs Frederick J Beecher, Book Table run by Mab DuHamel and Tom Foster, and The Boutique booth. Food plants and homemade goods fill stalls as the town prepares for a festive community fair season.
The Banner prints readers praising St James Episcopal Church Arlington carillon for playing the Star Spangled Banner and America on Independence Day. The letter laments rebellious youths with risky causes and urges patriotic ardor and visible respect for the country without fear of being called square.
Arlington residents urged daily display of flags to honor patriotism and devotion to God and country. The note quotes Sir Walter Scott and calls for pride in the Star Spangled Banner and native land.
Letter to the Banner from Caroline Darlington questions whether Old Bennington has a de facto charter. She notes no charter was recorded, village status debated since 1896, and upcoming July 22 vote on charter status prompted by local inquiries and a lawyer’s referral.
Indira Gandhi quotes insist that doing what is right matters beyond results and that democratic socialism should be pursued despite potential costs. The excerpt contrasts this stance with Sen. Margaret Chase Smith warning of polarization pushing Americans toward a false dichotomy of anarchy or repression.
The Nation cites the family assistance program as a political test of welfare reform, balancing work incentives with higher spending and broader eligibility. It notes Senate Finance Committee splits, proposed amendments, and potential party dynamics under President Nixon. It also references Moynihan urging timely action and warns of possible collapse if stalled.
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