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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Angry doctors and medical students interrupted the American Medical Association session in New York criticizing its stance on social reform. The piece argues the AMA's influence relies on money and lobbying, not broad member support, and notes past battles against public health measures contrasted with Medicare gains benefiting doctors and patients alike.
The Treasury seeks a 5 percent cap by shortening maturities from seven years to five years ten months. Redemptions have outpaced sales for seven straight months, signaling a shift away from savings bonds as a bargain while they remain a forced-saving vehicle for payroll deductions. Congress action is urged as fiscal common sense and to aid wage earners sold on patriotic investment.
Editor notes recall Al Moulton as a salesman and speculate on his next ventures while reporting President Nixon, Johnson and 500 Congress members flying to Florida for the Apollo 11 launch. The piece contrasts elite travel with public viewing at Cocoa Beach and emphasizes the mission's human core and hope for safe return.
A Senate clash over the ABM Safeguard system tests the balance between taxpayers and munitions makers as Nixon faces political hurdles. The piece argues that defeat or victory won’t end the debate, and a broader shift toward political solutions may be necessary for national security and military budgeting.
Lloyd B McGuffin of Rochester argues against any political stance that weakens the nation. He denounces appeasement of communism, lauds US strength and resolve, critiques critics over Vietnam and ABM, and warns against politicians who would yield free lands or hinder military actions.
George R. Clay of Manchester criticizes Dr Clifford Harwood for circular reasoning in his ABM argument. He questions whether the costly system actually strengthens negotiating power and warns that negotiating from strength may raise the risk of global self destruction. He lauds Senator George Aiken for opposing the course.
Kenneth D. Tomkinson argues that after 100000 American deaths in Korea and Vietnam and $100 billion spent, the nation clings to fighting communism while Russia strengthens and arms proliferate. He warns of internal poverty and social issues undermining security and urges reflection on national missteps.
NORTH BENNINGTON. Poets praise summer, yet the enduring sound is the screen door’s click and bang. The piece notes how every exit and return, from sand to water to Kool-Aid, joins a perpetual door-opening chorus that defines nostalgic summers for many families.
The piece argues liberal Democrats in Washington oppose Senator Henry Scoop Jackson for backing the ABM and national preparedness. It notes a coalition including New Democratic Coalition figures and George McGovern’s team seeks a rival candidate to run on a dismantling platform. It praises Jackson’s conservation work and defense support, framing anti Jackson efforts as ultra liberal overreach.
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