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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The writer urges Senator Aiken to oppose Judge G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court, arguing his qualifications are inadequate and party loyalty should not override standards. It notes Vermont’s Prouty may vote with the President, while urging Aiken to vote against confirmation to prevent a perceived mediocrity on the high court.
Senate hearing insights from economist Walter Heller warn that tight money to fight inflation risks unemployment rising to about 5 percent by year end. He urges an explicit work program for the unemployed via last resort or subsidized private jobs funded by extending a 5 percent surcharge, arguing government action is needed to soften the recession's hit on the vulnerable, especially Black workers.
The piece argues one in ten Americans is over 65 and many are poor. It highlights widows, rising costs, and fixed incomes, noting retirees lack adequate Social Security and pensions. It condemns the retirement system as leaving elders hungry, isolated, and financially strained.
The piece argues a national transportation policy is needed as rail and air, road, and water carriers compete. It cites private rail bankruptcy, tax burdens, and stalled reforms while noting Senate mass transit funding may spur change. It recalls Rent-a-Train trials by Illinois Central and Cargill, with regulators delaying decisions.
The writer commends a Banner editorial on Day Care funding and praises the Bennington center where their three children attend. They note improvements in their five year old from shyness to confident speech, applaud good meals and care, and argue child needs should lead state budgeting to break poverty. The letter argues for prioritizing early care to help families who must work.
A letter writers challenge journalistic standards, urging high standards in education and parenting. Mrs Mary M rounds argues for better teacher communication and wages, while Mrs Eleanor sourdiffé advocates funding for day care to break poverty. Readers discuss Vermont education plans and Laos World affairs with satirical notes on outdated tropes.
A satirical monologue riffs on Laos war policy, CIA roles, and political syntax during Vietnam era. It references Laos capital cities Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Meo tribes, the Plain of Jars, Souphanouvong, Souvanna Phouma, and Pathet Lao, hinting at a critical view of official talking points and Nixon era strategy. The piece closes with a jab about humor in deadly conflict.
In a Vermont Post column the author rails against New England as boosters push for more out of state advertising offices for Vermont tourism. Richard Waddams of Burlington opposes adding offices in Boston and Toronto and urges the Development Board to heed his warning.
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