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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Defense Department faces rising scrutiny from lawmakers and a Senate House subcommittee. Chairman Mahon accused mismanagement undermining public confidence while a joint economic subcommittee report decried inefficient procurement and billions wasted on failed weapons programs.
Readers complain that upgrades on U S 7 north of Bennington create new bottlenecks as traffic lights cause delays. Drivers note curbs and entrances resemble flawed clay models, while Silk Road usage increases and hazards grow along Vt 67A and the Vail Road crossing. Summer tourist surges loom.
Gary's first black mayor, Richard Hatcher, battles teen gangs tearing the city apart as whites fear black-on-black violence. He has reformed police, built low income housing, and seeks unity, but turf wars threaten Gary's future and the symbolic Elbert H. Gary statue.
A diary style piece from Skylark notes a mountain springtime in SEARSBURG. It details tree swallows nesting in a bluebird box, four white eggs, and cooperative neighborhood activity. The author reflects on garden scenes, blooming trilliums, and changes around the farm, with Charlie repairing tools yet stumbling over machinery.
The New Republic views New York Democratic leaders rejecting unqualified candidates while Lindsay's position strengthens as voters seek honest intent over competence. It notes Robert Wagner as nostalgic contrast and highlights a wary electorate open to a trusted, aging figure amid harsh rhetoric.
Detroit Free Press cites Rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio mocking the President's proposed anti-ballistic missile system. He quips it should be renamed the Civil Servant, since it would not work and cannot be fired, noting rising costs as a further issue.
James Reston describes a broad shift to the political Right across the United States. He points to Los Angeles mayoral results and university unrest as indicators, notes Nixon's Burger nomination as a turning point, and warns the backlash could lead to repression if militants provoke further clashes.
A reader blasts Gov Davis for the 3 percent sales tax while urging sacrifice amid rising prices and stagnant salaries. Veterans Memorial Day praise follows, with thanks to participants and notes on damp weather and strong turnout. A Bennington observer recalls parades and hopes for a bigger 1970 Memorial Day event.
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