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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues that high construction wages and land costs push U.S. housing beyond modest buyers. It notes mobile homes average 7000 dollars and factory built modular homes may dominate by five years. Resistance from unions and restrictive codes hinder progress, but statewide codes could lower costs and expand affordable housing.
A Bennington reader urges Secretary Robert Finch to pause all Atomic Energy Commission activities that may release radiation during a formal health standards review. Citing Gorman and Tamplin, the letter warns current emissions could cause tens of thousands of cancer cases and calls for immediate risk reduction while the review proceeds.
James Reston analyzes New York Telephone attitudes and failures amid rising demand and rising uncollected bills. He notes heavy use, public backlash, vandalism, and a sense of the phone as a symbol of impersonal power, while highlighting minority staffing and calls revealing loneliness and social issues.
The piece notes Idaho burning potatoes to prop up prices while many children go hungry. It alleges Indians tried to seize Ellis Island, claims a Dutch trader bought Manhattan for 24 dollars, and critiques New York education funding and a guarded state house near Albany with dog patrols.
Editorials welcome Bennington Village decision to reject a city form study and celebrate community spirit. A North Bennington clerk jokes about salary and duty while praising local leadership for Bennington Day Care Center’s birthday and ongoing backing from churches and groups.
Opinion pieces warn that blasting a nuclear device on the moon is ill advised. Writers argue such experiments reveal dangerous arrogance and could endanger celestial calm, urging restraint and opposition to lunar A-bomb testing.
In a letter to The Banner Pownal residents urge restraint on a school bond issue. Patrick J. M. Gray says the majority supports a school, but at a cost affordable to taxpayers. he criticizes a persistent minority pushing higher spending and urges open-minded cost-saving approaches.
Lloyd B. McGuffin criticizes Lt. Gov Hayes and the Associated Press New England Bureau chief for biased reporting. He argues the Vermont Press Bureau acts as a liberal propagandist arm, echoing concerns about objectivity and the influence of editors on Vermont governmental news. He urges corrections or reader warnings in the press.
A 1960s era opinion by John Chamberlain argues polluting overpopulation risks and posits tying tax deductions to number of children. It cites GE studies, supports Packwood's population bill, and suggests taxing larger families as a tool, while noting abortion and policy limits.
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