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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont presents a guest editorial.
Brattleboro Reformer argues Railpax sustains future railroad passenger service but omits six states including Vermont and New Hampshire. It notes economic limits, insists on better, cleaner, efficient trains, and foresees a long runway to profitability while urging continued restoration of Vermont service if demand grows.
A reader defends Tran Van Dinh against Geoffrey Chapman’s harsh summary of his Bennington College talk. The letter argues Dinh mixed romantic myth, populist themes, and critique of U.S. war policy with nuanced points about America’s humanity and Vietnam, while accusing the reporter of selective quoting and misrepresentation.
The Vermont House Natural Resources Committee weighs a harsh littering bill imposing up to 500 dollars fines 40 hours cleanup 10 day license suspensions with a proposal to appoint untrained environmental constables. Attorney General Jeffords and Public Safety Commissioner Corcoran urge trained enforcement and strong education to curb littering.
The author, a self described urban dropout now in Vermont, laments snowmobile traffic in rural areas. He recalls nocturnal headlights, daytime forays, and conflicts with a meadow owner’s no trespassing signs. A debate with a snowshoeing acquaintance contrasts perceived harm to ecology with benefits of outdoor activity.
Washington Post columnist notes public protests around the White House are seen as political support by the President. He compares public reactions to Laos, observes minimal incidents aside from snowballing hippies and hardhats in Iowa, and remarks on an explosion in the Senate wing as a misguided gesture.
Vermont lawmakers move to pull 191000 dollars from Driver Education financing, arguing austerity. Critics say the Highway Fund source funded roads and safety, while districts shoulder the burden. Proponents cite low per pupil costs and a 25 percent drop in Vermont auto deaths this year, urging continued support.
Life magazine writer recalls asking Gov. Thomas E. Dewey about Republican knowledge of Pearl Harbor before WWII, recounting a sensational interview ride from Elmira Reformatory to Geneva after V J Day and the conditions of the meeting. The piece explores political angles and wartime decision contrasts.
The piece recounts Tom Dewey’s restraint in using the secret Japanese codebreak (Ultra) against Roosevelt in 1944. It notes he feared betraying a confidential U.S. advantage and faced pressure from Col. Clarke’s letters. Dewey sought to avoid aiding the enemy while wrestling with political risk and national service. Dewey died never knowing all code details, yet remained a patriot.
A reflective, opinion piece condemns a Today Show Vietnam segment as propaganda and calls out media manipulation favoring communism. The author, recalling World War I service near Blanc Mont, contrasts patriotism with what he views as sensationalism and questions Rockwell Kent’s legacy amid obituaries.
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