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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1969
Page
4
In 1961 Dwight D Eisenhower became a revered figure of dignity amid national turmoil. His engaging smile and plain honesty resonated with a weary public seeking unity and simple honor after war.
An editorial argues that Apollo 9 reduces the race focus as Americans are expected to land on the moon by mid-summer. It notes Soviet delays, cooler public nationalism, and supports international cooperation to turn lunar exploration into a multinational scientific project under UN auspices if feasible.
Editor notes how careless habits invite theft and joyriding. Vermont police chiefs meet in Middlebury and urge legislature to enact strict penalties, including license loss, for leaving keys in ignition. Public urged to remove keys automatically. 1970 legislation possible. Republican Senate approves pay raise for Lt Gov Hayes from 12000 to 17500 plus 2000 slush fund amid broader budget tensions.
The Portland Oregonian recounts Harry Golden on segregation anchored by where people sit in public spaces. It also cites Athelstan Spilhaus arguing that vertical and diagonal movement in cities can be free, contrasting with costly horizontal transit. He envisions future surface transport like moving sidewalks and automated motorless cabs in dedicated lanes.
Edward Abbey argues the Park Service must confront auto domination directly. He calls for a campaign of resistance to curb car use and restore foot travel to protect wilderness and civilization.
In this portrait, the author credits Dwight D. Eisenhower with uniting and guiding wartime strategy in Europe and steering the nation through postwar policy without deep partisan rancor. It notes his restraint during McCarthyism, his prudent Lebanon intervention, and the enduring trust he inspired as a calm, straightforward president who faced shifting tides of history.
A Vermont hillside homeowner laments vacation home growth near Route 30. He recounts bulldozing, rising water concerns, and water supply risks from bedrock cracks and septic drain. He warns buyers to require water tests, septic safeguards, and building codes before construction.
Washington correspondent Dick West laments a growing paperwork backlog on the New York Stock Exchange. He notes traders fear drastic steps, cites a jokey remark about banning females, and predicts a gradual, muffled end driven by endless forms sweeping through finance and beyond.
Vermont lawmakers prepare to debate a proposed liberalization of the 123 year old abortion ban. Health and Welfare Chair Bennjamin Gould and Gov. Deane Davis push for therapeutic abortions under three conditions amid strong, often emotional testimony from medical groups, religious leaders, and opponents.
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