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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece accuses President Nixon and the U S administration of hiding truth about foreign aid in Southeast Asia detailing a secret 1967 Bangkok deal to train and subsidize 10000 Thai volunteers for Vietnam with over 200 million dollars plus more than 1 billion in future U S military aid It argues the aid was not voluntary but a mercenary arrangement aimed at deceiving the American public and urges Congress to curb executive secrecy
Vermont New party members split over which candidate to back for the U S Senate nomination, between Phil Hoff and Bill Meyer. The dilemma extends to independents and Democrats and even some Republicans as liberal independents face a rare choice in this political moment.
Editor notes a 60 percent population rise in ten years stressing Pownal’s school needs and tax balance. It contrasts Meyer’s principled stance with Hoff’s practical, electable approach while urging June 23 town decisions. Bennington’s population standing and a village water study controversy are also noted.
To the Editor the Banner, I express gratitude to Mt Anthony High School students Miss Nancy Myers Miss Lynn Crowell Miss Cathy Mack for aiding the Red Brick Pre School Program for Handicapped Children. Also thanks to two seniors Miss Nancy Barber and Miss Christine Tyrrell for assisting in the office ten hours weekly.
In the Washington Post opinion piece the author argues there is no constitutional right to respect for government officials. It contends the president and vice president serve at public sufferance, yet the press cannot degrade the high offices. The ultimate power to demean the presidency lies with those who hold the offices.
Letter from Herbert G. Ogden argues for rethinking private land ownership in Vermont in light of state ownership of natural resources. He contrasts Vermont’s farm and forest lands with New Jersey bond plans, questions policies to attract urban residents, and notes rising land values and farm income pressures. He promises further discussion in a follow-up.
A Rochester, New York reader criticizes The Banner for June 6 and its Visual Pollution page. The correspondent disputes an eight photo tally, questions local schooling, the paper, and the value of student projects, and suggests the youth may end up drawing welfare checks if not in class.
A Bennington note urges support for Mt Anthony Union High School and re election of Stephen Gilman Norman Stratton Franklin Frantz and others on June 18. It argues for quality education and counters local critics by appealing to the silent majority in Bennington Vermont.
David Wasco submitted photographs on visual pollution to The Banner, praised as excellent for a learner who started in January. His case was clearly stated with well presented arguments. The piece argues appearance should not influence opinion or degrade intelligence.
Dr. Martin Anderson supports Nixon's shift toward an all volunteer armed force while arguing the draft should end gradually. The piece notes student misreading of Nixon, the need to balance defense and inflation, and the president's aim to align with youthful demand for ending conscription.
A Thames-style critique of Isidore Cohen at a May 27 White House gathering with Nixon and 42 tycoons. Cohen defended action beyond theory, while Bernard Lasker and bankers hint at market mysteries. Harold Willens battles corporate silence against the military industrial complex.
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