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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Opinion argues Gov. Davis publicly supports Spruce Paper Co in discharging Class C water into the Hoosic River, challenging local commissions. It contends the governor tones toward economic gains over environmental goals, warning that a ruling adverse to him could undermine Vermont environmental leadership and the July 28 appeal before the Environment Control Commission.
A July 1970 cabbage price of 72 cents prompts a shopper to question how essentials rise in cost. The writer laments inflated prices, asks who profits from patch to counter, and worries about making staples affordable for workers earning low wages.
George Lambert argues in The Burlington Free Press that police wearing American flags on their sleeves cheapens the symbol and politicizes patriotism. He recalls Kent State era youth and urges keeping the flag for poles and walls, not uniforms, insisting the flag belongs to all Americans.
Senators weigh two nagging questions arising from the Yablonski murder case. How did an indicted man raise $25,000 to fight charges, and why did Labor Secretary Shultz protect union officials rather than pursue violations of law. The piece probes ties between union leaders and the government, noting evidence of a cozy relationship and suggesting the Labor Department failed to act on election fraud and misused funds, while Shultz managed White House demands.
In a television interview President Nixon discusses the domino theory as Thai and Lao fighting forces in Southeast Asia continue. U.S. officials say troop withdrawals from South Vietnam proceed on schedule while Cambodian and Laotian actions affect regional dynamics and Bangkok’s defense.
A letter from a candidate for selectman clarifies that his aims include protecting North Bennington and surrounding communities. He cites 22 years of service and experience as village president Old Bennington trustee and Vermont Senate Municipal Corporations Committee vice chair as assets for a smooth transition to consolidated government. He affirms serving all residents.
A Vermont writer notes how unique license plates reveal personal and regional ties from DPL series to LIBER and JMJ2. He cites Ken Rich of North Bennington with a diverse plate display and recalls anecdotes about plates such as BAKE SAMMY and FATSO, explaining diplomat immunity myths and the charm of licensed identifiers.
United Press International reports a large Rockefeller 1970 reelection effort led by R. Burdell Bixby at 575 Madison Ave New York City with an 18 000 square foot office. Key aides include Fred Perrotta Joe Boyd Harry O Donnell and Hugh Morrow. Malcolm Wilson and Louis Lefkowitz run their own campaigns.
Richard Ottinger led Democratic Senate candidates with spending surpassing $1.5 million, largely on television. Arthur Goldberg won the Democratic governor race while Howard Samuels faced outlays of about $700,000.
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