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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The statement lists publication frequency and corporate address for reader reference and contact.
The piece condemns Justice Abe Fortas for accepting a $20000 fee from the Wolfson Family Foundation before joining the bench, noting it violated ABA ethics canon and raised questions of impropriety. It argues the affair damages the Court and suggests resignation if Fortas cannot satisfactorily answer the charges.
James Reston argues about accountability for decisions at the top and the fate of Commander Bucher. The Pueblo affair exposes unequal judgments between political military leaders and sailors who carry out missions. It questions who should judge those in power and highlights the medieval trial Bucher endured.
Governor Davis calls for control over commercial development to protect Vermont's natural environment. He echoes prior land use ideas from Governor Hoff, arguing individuals may need to sacrifice private rights for the public good and endorses zoning to enforce reasonable limits. The editorial urges continued emphasis on environment.
Prison systems in the United States pursue education to rehabilitate inmates and reduce recidivism. Missouri tests inmates for math aptitude and offers computer programming courses leading to jobs paying up to 10000 dollars, while demonstrating inmates can achieve and belong in society.
The piece argues for a two pronged approach to uproot major crime and the Mafia through legal action and social awareness. It supports Nixon’s push for a stronger campaign, urged funding, stern courts, and a nationwide education effort to mobilize public help and improve social conditions.
A letter from SelmaJane Stuches of Bennington argues school bus drivers face discrimination in pay and benefits compared with custodians. She details fewer vacation days, holidays, sick days, and overtime rules, urging school officials to reconsider and grant time and a half and better benefits. The piece quotes reflections by Norman Vincent Peale and Arnold Toynbee.
Letter to the editor urging town selectmen to enact a leash law after readers report stray dogs. Leo Chaloux of 939 Gage St. urges action, noting fear of aggressive dogs and citing examples from other places where such laws work.
The McCullough Park Foundation Inc expresses appreciation for the Saturday April 26 Banner article and outlines its exploratory period. It proposes narrowing activities either to a museum or lectures, but prefers broader community programs. The letter adds three names to the mansion leadership and invites community suggestions for use of Gov McCullough Mansion.
Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis outlines discussions from the Republican Governors Conference in Lexington Kentucky. He notes states face financial crises welfare and education costs and that Vermont has acted to balance its budget and study welfare reform while urging greater state role in higher education policy and closer federal-state collaboration.
A columnist shifts from global dread to celebrating dogs and upcoming kennel events. She recalls beloved Shetland sheepdogs Corbie and Percy, looks forward to new puppies, training classes, and puppy matches, beach shows, and obedience trials under the American Kennel Club rules. The Bennington County Kennel Club aims to promote pure-bred dogs, sportsmanlike competition, and sanctioned events, with dues and local enrollment details.
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