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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner describes two newsroom computers nicknamed Bonnie and Clyde. They handle daily copy during the day and relax with stored up data at night, reflecting a playful newsroom vignette about technology.
A satirical critique asserts editors like Bonnie and Clyde compose unsigned pieces via mechanical processes while Washington protests reveal inefficiency. It cites Coolidge era staff humor and compares wartime White House staffing to today, arguing protests aim to shut offices yet would only leave power to J Edgar Hoover's FBI across scattered sites.
The piece argues militant action harms the antiwar cause and urges strategic political action. It highlights registering 18 to 21 year olds for 1972, a Javits bill granting limited presidential military action, reform of campaign finance and TV rules, and a disciplined Democratic approach. It notes Xuan Thuy’s call to discuss withdrawal dates and POW releases as a point of public pressure.
Two Arlington residents and a press absence spotlight alleged abuse of executive sessions by town officials. The meeting lacked agenda items while the public was barred, prompting calls to replace officials who have turned public trust into a private enclave.
Editor notes praise Mt. St. Joseph Academy and Rutland High School for holding ceremonies honoring students reaching adult status under Vermont law. Officials may brief youths on rights and duties to ease transition. The page also mentions Dr. Richard Sleeman possibly running for Mt. Anthony Union School Board against incumbent Col. Raymond C. Murray, term expiring 1972.
Letters discuss pollution in water air and land with calls for daily action and critiques of local environmental and education issues. Names include Vikki Geannelis Linda McKeon Malcolm Rush Nina Butts Carl E Mattson and Marie Bergquist with voting notes for Bennington schools.
Vermont power outlook grows as Central Vermont Public Service and Green Mountain Power plan a 1976 plant and a 1980 facility. A pumped storage idea would move water between lakes to generate peak power, with critics fearing land loss and resource impact. Public concern rises as meetings draw 50 to 100 residents and questions emerge about who drives demand for more electricity.
New York opinion piece questions taxpayer funding of antiwar activities at HEW under Elliott Richardson. It notes HEW hosted Indochinese films and Rennie Davis events, arguing government facilities should not back political dissent. It calls for accountability and restraint by HEW leadership.
A writerly critique notes dissident New York authors refused to pay taxes for the Vietnam war yet none reportedly served time. The author fears risking freedom over taxes for a Health, Education and Welfare department accused of wasteful office chatter by Rennie Davis.
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