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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Charles Dewey III proposes changing the town charter to allow open election of selectmen rather than district based. Voters express confusion over the Unification Act terms, questioning if district voting is required and seeking a clear legal interpretation before next elections. The matter raises questions about eligibility and representation for Bennington residents.
The piece critiques Nixon revenue sharing for rural areas, warns against misused funds, and questions DOJ surveillance. It notes Vermont voters considering a 1972 presidential primary and tree planting policy. It critiques the Supreme Court budget rise and transportation perks, and comments on Sen. Dole and Agnew in GOP politics.
Op-ed argues against Attorney General Mitchell and Justice Rehnquist on government data gathering. It notes transfers of Project Search to the FBI, calls for ethics codes, and warns of a national criminal history data bank threatening individual rights. The piece cites Roosevelt's 1940 order and warns of unchecked surveillance powers.
A Shaftsbury action prompts a Bennington County Humane Society request for ongoing countywide help. Trustees describe scale, including 500 dogs and 1,000 cats yearly, potential shelter alternatives, and the impact on wildlife and farm animals if operations cease or relocate. Signatories from multiple towns urge public backing.
The writer sifted clippings on Vietnam coverage including letters by Roger Hilsman and John Roche, Reston and Hart columns, and critiques by James Reston and Jeffrey Hart. The piece attacks perceived bias, urges factual assessment of U.S. policy, and questions public figures' wartime stances and motives.
The piece argues President Nixon and Henry Kissinger endure pressure from Senate doves and inside the White House over Vietnam policy. It notes defense secretary Laird and secretary of state Rogers face internal pushback, cites Peregrine Worsthorne suggesting a Korea-like outcome, and highlights Nixon’s ties to Eisenhower and public figures opposing or supporting the war.
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