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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A National Commission report warns that new federal laws to curb campus disorders would backfire, inflaming unrest by cutting aid to institutions that do not enforce strict codes. The piece argues administrators oppose statutory "assistance" and fears constitutional challenges, urging Congress to restrain hotheaded action.
The Burlington Free Press notes Sen. Edward Kennedy has stirred the Senate as he clashes with Sen. Everett Dirksen and Sen. Strom Thurmond over Justice Douglas. It recalls past courtesy while predicting a shift toward sharper power dynamics and political theater in the chamber.
C L Sulzberger argues future war should be replaced by nonlethal strategic shifts. He contends that the long run consequences show losers sometimes gain economically while victors incur heavy costs. Germany and Japan illustrate postwar recovery powered by American aid, while Britain, though victorious, faced stagnation. He concludes that if war cannot be avoided, losing may offer the best outcome and calls for a substitute to war.
In a humorous column, the writer notes how department stores lavish Father’s Day ads and gift ideas, joking about “kicky party pants” for dads. He praises the ads for expressing emotion and says stores’ tribute helps counteract perceived family erosion while he enjoys the sentiment and the sound of credit cards.
A photographic exhibit at the Gov. John G. McCullough Mansion, titled Those Were the Days, surveys North Bennington from 1865 to 1935. It features portraits, school pictures, the Pink T restaurant, old businesses, and scenes of Welling Field and local schools, with captions and anecdotes from village life.
The Banner receives letters commending Sam Ogden for his Vermont symphony concert review and suggesting more local coverage. A second writer questions Vermont taxing exemptions, arguing toilet tissue is essential and urging inclusion in future tax discussions.
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