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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Burlington County Board votes to place flag decals with the slogan Our Flag Love It Or Leave It on all county cars. The editorial argues the slogan is un-American, against the American Dream, and contrasts it with liberty themes of the Statue of Liberty and the nation’s history of unity.
In a Vermont hearing Treasurer Frank H. Davis said there is no housing shortage and urged state funds not to back home mortgages. He contrasted his stance with past comments from Gov. Deane Davis and noted strong bond investments while critics argue housing remains unaffordable for many Vermonters.
In Orono Maine The Nation argues that the Maine election will not yield an agreed Democratic challenger or winner for 1972. Muskie faces a tough path despite front runner status as Mansfield remains cautious about national followings and Nixon's vulnerability. The piece notes economic strain in Maine and potential coattail effects on Governor Curtis while naming possible presidential timber and the party unity challenge ahead.
Letter from Cregg of Montpelier VT criticizing the Travel Information Council for sign law handling and proposing reforms. He urges district committees, better communication with businessmen, enforcement of illegal signs, orientation for TIC members, and a coordinated state travel information system. Includes calls to involve Historic Sites Commission Fish and Game and other departments.
Senate confirmation hearings for Laurence H. Silberman as undersecretary of labor loom as the Yablonski family murder and UMW corruption issues resurface. The piece notes Silberman’s rapid rise under Nixon, Senate pressure led by Sen. Harrison Williams, and allegations of ignored charges of vote buying, union funds misuse, and threats, with implications for Meany’s stance and funding patterns.
A reader honors Bill Evjue editor of the Capital Times Madison Wisconsin for openness to Socialist Labor party letters and the party platform. The tribute notes Evjue published address details and national platform, faced Joe McCarthy, and upheld truth and freedom of discussion.
A collection of reader letters and quotes highlights courtesy at Green Mountain track parking by Harvey Skip Baker, praise for editor Nathan Pressman, and Sen. Ribicoff criticizing aging lawmakers. The remarks touch on air pollution progress and Ford’s claim of near emission-free engines by 1975.
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