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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Supreme Court upholds FCC fairness doctrine as essential to free speech and presses broadcasters to present both sides of important issues. The piece notes industry push for license freezes, the tobacco ads fight, and broader calls for regulatory clarity amid slow traffic fixes and planned Beltline projects.
In a Burlington Free Press editorial, readers are assured that a Banner headline misprint overstated craft fair attendance for Mt. Anthony Union High School in Bennington, correcting 200,000 to 20,000 and warning about parking congestion. The piece praises the Bennington Rescue Squad as an efficient, valued local service funded by donations.
Governor Deane C. Davis outlines steps to cap hospital and nursing costs for medically needy, reduce physician payments to 80 percent, and curb abuses in the welfare system. He cites a rise from 5 million to over 15 million dollars in three years and promises further regulations while stressing legitimate need and selective tightening.
Retired General Minoru Genda warns of atomic power in 1945 era. Russell Lynes notes on handling insults with humor. Dr Buell G Gallagher reflects on the City College of New York administration building occupation by Black and Puerto Rican students and the news cycle.
Anthony Lewis argues Nixon should select a Supreme Court justice based on life wisdom and deep understanding of the US, philosophy, arts, and human nature rather than mere legal doctrine. The essay favors Prof. Paul A Freund of Harvard Law School, noting the need for a judge with broad vision, independence, and devotion to the court.
Andrew E. Nuquist, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, urges Vermont to restore bold leadership and condemn the current political situation as he compares it to past Tory influence and Cadwallader Colden's era. He asks for another Ethan Allen to rebuke perceived stagnation caused by eleven senators.
Ambassador Averell Harriman criticizes President Nixon's Vietnam policy, arguing the core aim should be allowing South Vietnam to choose its future rather than seeking military victory. He calls for de escalation, a broader political base for Thieu, and an end to expanding objectives after the Midway talks. The piece links Harriman’s view to U.S. actions since 1964 and warns against public capitulation.
A compact look at the April 29 1911 issue of the Bennington Banner reveals front page items on the 44th G A R encampment in June at the Putnam House, rail fare discounts, and a New York will case. Ads feature Drysdale’s retail gowns and Corset covers, and local prices including round steak at 15 cents and a nine room house at 2000 dollars. FRANK E HOWE notes the Vermont Lead Refining Company chartered in 1817.
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