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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece lauds the welfare reform bill as a landmark reform that would set a guaranteed minimum income and incentives to move families off aid. Senate objections focus on work incentives and income floors, but editors argue for resolving issues quickly to enact this year. Vermont’s HEW grant of about $5 million funds a pilot to test the plan and smooth future implementation.
Editor notes four letters from area college students on four campuses showing broad concern about national problems. The letters from first rate schools, previously unpolitic, urge elders to listen and consider. Mrs Joyce Van Orden objects to perceived one sided reporting and readers are invited to share views.
A Williams College audience of about 400, mostly male, heckled two Bread and Roses Boston speakers in Jesup Hall. The men streamed contempt and refused to listen, with one listener declaring bluntly that the speaker was wrong.
A Bennington reader laments The Banner's perceived bias and argues for a second newspaper. The letter attacks Nixon support, Kent State coverage, and the National Guard role, claiming political manipulation and misrepresentation of events. It defends the President and warns against exploiting student protests.
The support letter cites Sen Fulbright and Sen Aiken along with Gov Hoff and Lt Gov Hayes criticizing national discourse. It argues Vietnam is the last stand for the free world, that allied bonds justify U.S. power, and that wartime actions must destroy attackers. It condemns media as mirroring public mood and politics as demented. Rochester author Lloyd B. McGuffin signs.
Letter writer urges broad student organization and peaceful politics, praising Hoff and Hayes in Vermont and urging support for Nixon. Warns radicals against violence and calls readers to write Congressmen to show majority backing for the President. References Kent State coverage.
A garden diary from SEARSBURG recounts digging between lingering snow patches to plant peas beets carrots and brassicas. The couple blends diligent effort with humor noting rocks and deer street of farm life while contrasting gardening styles. They savor fresh summer flavors and cost savings from homegrown produce.
The Caledonian Record remarks on lax security in drug sample distribution. It notes a physician received amphetamines and tranquilizers by third class mail and suggests vulnerable inventory could be stolen before oversight catches on. The piece urges the medical profession to address the issue.
The piece traces President Nixon’s isolation after Cambodia invasion, noting a Cabinet rift led by Walter Hickel and Henry Kissinger’s reduced influence. It contrasts his Churchillian speech with post-speech retreat, likening the misread war wisdom to Kennedy’s missile crisis and Bay of Pigs lessons. The column cites Sen. Pell and remarks on the White House circle and broader jacketed advisors.
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