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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
4
Editorial roundup from The Bennington Banner notes daily civic issues and community concerns. No specific event or person is named in the fragment, but it reflects standard editorial coverage in Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues the Nixon administration faced a justified public interest in the Pentagon papers while pressing a legal effort to block publication. It notes the need to reform confidentiality rules, cites Judge Gurfein's decision, and critiques Hubert Humphrey's role and publicly stated positions on Vietnam policy.
The opinion piece argues Ralph Nader is not rigidly anti free enterprise and notes his jab at Amtrak calling Congress to blame for creating a private socialist rail system. It suggests vigorous Nader critique could spur better rail service even if out of step with tradition.
The article analyzes the Pentagon Papers era credibility gap, arguing that public trust erodes when officials mislead or hide the truth about Vietnam and other crises. It asserts the restoration of trust requires a president who consistently tells the truth and embodies integrity.
A Vermont traveler notes impacts of state and municipal information booths on travelers and tourism funding. The piece details booth relocations in Bennington Middlebury and Burlington and highlights Rutland Burlington Montpelier Newport as top centers. It cites visitor numbers and spending averages, plus a visit to Orleans Board of Trade staff aiding a campground search near Nickerson State Park.
Local residents are asked to aid the Catamount ABC Program as seven American Indians and three Eskimos will come to Bennington for a school year after a Dartmouth short course. Ten local students will assist and receive tutoring. a 15 room house is leased for the venture with a $15,000 Dartmouth grant. The ABC Board aims to raise $6,000 to $8,000 for housing, supplies, and program needs, seeking volunteers, cash, or in kind help from the community.
A letter to the Banner argues the U N Genocide Convention should not be ratified. It cites past presidents, warns about genocide by nonparties, notes HR 391 was rejected, and questions treaty supremacy over the Constitution. It includes signatures and editor’s commentary from Lois M Bryant and Martin F Nolan.
Cesar Chavez faces setbacks as Hogue Company resists UFW setup amid Arizona right to work limits. A two-to-one loss in Shafter signals a setback, while national polls show strong opposition to compulsory farm unionism.
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