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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation. Based at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 it serves the Vermont region with local news and notices.
Editorial lauds Bennington village decision to unify into a single town government. Emphasizes need for patience and forebearance as the six member selectmen board is formed under the unification act and hopes incumbents may join the new board.
A discussion on a new town charter for Bennington urges unity and citizen involvement. Proponents say a single government unit will improve understanding and communication while allowing changes reflecting the majority’s will. Citizens are urged to identify as Bennington townspeople and participate actively.
Vermont politics runs a bruising primary as former Gov. Hoff faces Sen. Fiore Bove and former Rep. William H. Meyer. Meyer charges Hoff borrowed Hoff's ideas first while Hoff clings to broad support, yet a Hoff-Prouty alliance seems likely to prevail.
The Arlington Lions Club protests the latest phone directory layout while readers support area-wide alphabetical listings for easier calls. The Mt Anthony Radio Club volunteers move 1500 pounds of gear to Glastonbury top, and retiring Mt Anthony Board Chairman William A Castle Sr is honored for long service. Consolidation vote in Bennington and TOPICS funding hoops for traffic upgrades affect the whole town, not just the village. Cornell hosts the North American Tiddlywinks Tournament. New Haven Register notes the finals loss for the home team.
Citizens urged Gov. Davis to protest Vernon nuclear plant construction, arguing for stronger safety measures. The governor said he was powerless, as reported in The Banner.
To the Editor of The Banner, a citizen denounces the Environmental Control Law calling it a Governmental Control Law. The letter to Gov. Davis argues moderation in development controls, warns of job losses for trades like bulldozers and chainsaws, and says the law will raise housing costs and curb low-cost housing.
A letter praises David Towne for two years of reliable Banner delivery in all weather and welcomes his successor Jimmy Harrington with confidence. The writer, Rock R Rogers of Arlington, also extends thanks to Towne and wishes Harrington well.
Washington. Dr Frank Stanton proposes giving the opposition free TV time on CBS to respond to Presidential pronouncements. The plan, while useful, raises concerns about third parties, centralization of party power, fundraising ads, and the cost and bias of political campaigning, yet offers a check on presidential dominance.
Letter from MICHAELSEN in Bennington argues that addressing pollution benefits all. It defends artist David Wasco and questions excuses from business leaders. The writer insists grumbling is preferable to allowing pollution to continue and urges collective action.
The report condemns 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D as insidious contaminants, noting Vietnam defoliant use and planned resumption after July 1. It cites dioxin exposure, widespread polychlorinated phenolics in consumer products, and weak USDA regulation. The piece urges suspension of production of these non biodegradable substances.
Washington street corner scene unfolds as a pickpocket steals a wallet while ex tunnel lighter George McLanguine now operates a crime trend de accelerator at the Justice Department. He cites a 13 percent early 1970 crime rise as a basis for a slowdown trend. McLanguine also reports deploying a factoscope in Cambodia before it clogged with captured rice.
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