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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The editorial argues Nixon's endorsement of Saigon's Thieu Ky opposition to a coalition harms Paris negotiations. It urges concessions: withdraw American forces and allow a non Thieu Ky Saigon government. It credits Bruce with realism and hopes he gains leverage for a two way deal.
A reader copies a letter to Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas urging the Travel Information Council TIC to speed up implementing the 1971 law banning private off premises signs in Highway District No.2. The writer spots missing data at month end, calls for maplaza locations at all Interstate exits, urges TIC follow up to direct travelers to businesses, and proposes smaller intersection signs within law. He notes lack of orientation on the outdoor advertising law and asks district members receive current permits and expiry dates for off premise signs.
The Berkshire Eagle comments on the Elks organization and its history of exclusivity, noting the group’s aging cohesion, reliance on social rituals, and tensions over race and inclusion. It argues polarization on color remains strong in Middle America and discusses political implications and personal prejudice.
Dr. Scribner arrives as decentered system’s first chancellor with strong admin promise and praise for racial integration. He advocates individualized experiential learning and using high school students as teachers, urging oversight to ensure local boards and veteran administrators do not stifle innovation.
HEW director responds to David Scribner on nuclear power and the environment noting limits of jurisdiction. The letter references Massachusetts officials and local Bennington items about Aug 1 flea market motel bookings and hotel capacity, plus remarks on Vermont energy and water concerns. It quotes Sen. Proxmire on federal budget overruns and rural electrification contrasts.
The Shell Oil Co announces a 100 ton test of a new method to fight spills by spraying a water sand slurry treated with an amine. The coated sand supposedly sinks within 45 minutes, claiming a 95 percent success. Critics urge caution about ecological impacts on food chains and ocean life.
The Vietnamese Confederation of Labor led by Tran Quoc Buu expands into the countryside to counter Viet Cong strategy, aligning farmers with unions and allied sects. The CVT grows to about 500,000 members, seeking more political activity while remaining nonpartisan in its unions.
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