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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
In Bennington residents north of Mt. Anthony Union High School push for a sidewalk on Park Street Extension, but selectmen tabled the request citing town funds. The letter argues sidewalks are needed as the Bijur plant grows, traffic rises, and children walk along hazardous intersections, urging budget balance between services and other town expenditures.
The Nixon administration's bid for preventive detention in federal cases faces strong objections. Critics say up to 60 days behind bars without trial tramples the innocent until proven guilty principle and misuses a crisis to sidestep funding for faster, fairer courts. Congress should reject the approach.
A nostalgic portrait recalls Elsie the Borden cow, famed at the 1939 New York World's Fair, reappearing in Hancock Massachusetts. The piece notes Elsie’s enduring symbolism amid modern shifts to skim and low fat products, artificial milks, and a diversified Borden portfolio.
In Jackson Hole Wyoming, motorists should expect moose on roads especially at night and in fog. Stay patient when moose appear, as they may step into headlights or block driveways. The column notes the danger of rushing past and praises cautious driving while humorously defining common local terms.
Commentary on Apollo 11 as a profound milestone beyond science and money. It weighs human aspiration against earthly priorities, notes Muskie’s view of inspiration, and ponders life moving toward new realms beyond earth while acknowledging unknown consequences for mankind.
The piece argues over lunar exploration versus earthly needs and raises alarm about the dangers of peaceful atomic uses. It cites Dr. Sternglass and a 1959 Joint Committee report to challenge claims of radiation thresholds, warning that any radiation harms future generations and that technological progress must weigh human values against celestial milestones.
Readers discuss Dr Harwood and George R Clay on ABM policy citing Cold War force and negotiation leverage. Harrington argues from strength, cites Kennedy Cuba stance and US tech edge while Harwood contends Soviets seek superiority and warns against equality rhetoric. Dr Harwood and Clifford Harwood address Bipartisan ABM debates.
Gladys Taylor thanks Ben Mont Papers for hiring a physically handicapped person, praising the personnel department for giving a chance at employment despite health limits. She recounts past rejections in Bennington and credits the plant for offering inclusion and opportunity.
Senate leader Dirksen, Tower, Wilson and the AMA opposed Dr. Knowles, while Nixon sought a workable balance. The Knowles controversy ends with Roger Egeberg as Finch’s pick, pleasing the AMA and donors, and leaving liberals with a negotiated outcome and questions about hospital power.
A middle aged matron entertained guests with ecstatic praise of her poodle Babykins likened to family. A guest asked which one her remark ended the anecdote. The item appears in Family Weekly.
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