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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201. It operates every day except Sundays and holidays, serving the local community with news and notices.
In Bennington Village only 136 of about 4,000 eligible voters cast ballots in the annual election. No contests were held and a single issue to reimburse Dr Richard Sleeman for a sidewalk cost the village $60, ended in a tie, costing about $1,500 overall. The piece labels village government ailing and doomed, urging reflection on civic participation and leadership.
Senator Kennedy and the anti-trust subcommittee press a high-stakes inquiry into crude oil price rises. Big Oil faces scrutiny over giant profits, tax perks, and import quotas blamed for public costs up to 50 billion dollars in a decade. Critics demand taxpayer protection and reform.
In a GOP outlook, Rep Odin Langen of Minnesota warns that another 20 years like the past could push farmers off the land, shrink food supply, and let giant corporations control prices. He favors redirecting subsidies to ease small farmers’ transition, warning large farms may dominate and threaten the American way of life. The piece ends noting a new Alcoholics Alias group formed with a tongue in cheek remark.
Readers address issues in Bennington and state affairs. William Brown questions deer and dog policies and suggests moving deer to Montpelier. Whit Dickey Jr voices race results concerns from Prospect Mountain Ski Trophy. Gerald Raftery applauds Patrick hour program, and Gov Sargent comments on petitions and taxation. Includes quotes from Rev Corrigan and Pope Paul context.
News analysis notes President Nixon hopes to press Moscow with strength in detente talks. It cites Sidney Lens, a Chicago activist, visiting Moscow with a peace delegation and discussing Czechoslovakia and Soviet methods. The piece reflects on Kennan and Acheson views and Senate Democrats' stance on engaging the Soviets.
A New Englander sees spring as more than renewal. it signals survival after a harsh winter. The piece notes mud, dirty snow, muddy yards, and spring Fever in kids, parents, and adults as signs of the coming season. It treats spring as a state of mind and a shared seasonal optimism.
Saigon endures sporadic shelling and terror attacks as Viet Cong forces threaten major strikes. The city, vibrant with traffic, cafes, and ao dai wearers, shows stoic patience amid fear. A fragile calm returns at dusk but the threat remains, with thousands of troops nearby and potential large-scale action expected within weeks.
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