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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner presents editorials from its regular daily edition, reflecting the paper's stance on local matters. Published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, 05201.
The piece argues that Nixon and Agnew exploit voter memory and polarization to gain power. It notes alienation of youth and broad demonizing labels, predicting a shift as college students graduate into adulthood and family responsibilities.
A Putnam Square cynic’s wife comments on high phosphate detergents and gender roles. The piece rails at political cynicism, Nixon era policies, and youth protest while noting Manchester phosphate testing and Bennington census revisions clarifying North Bennington’s population.
Walter Reuther died at 62 leaving a legacy of decency and compassion in American labor. A lifelong idealist, he pushed for noncontributory pensions and a guaranteed annual wage, while stressing social justice and racial integration. He warned that labor's power must not erode its soul, and urged international labor action tempered by human rights.
Arlington resident Mrs Roberta Keough lauds Gerry Raftery and Sarah Cleghorn, attacks campus violence, and urges opponents of an easy abortion law. She cites Dr Earl Jaynes from the Vermont Catholic Tribune arguing abortion is more dangerous than childbirth and calls for opposing legalization for fetuses at three and five months.
Governor Deane Davis proclaims May 22 as George Perkins Marsh Day urging schools to emphasize conservation education. In Bennington DUO students plan a Mount Anthony program with speeches on environmental crisis and population growth. The column warns against SST expansion, noting potential wind and weather damage from 150000 tons of water vapor daily and urging focus on immediate environmental needs.
John J. Hicks of Denman Street Elmhurst New York laments excessive bookish talk among students citing old proverbs. He questions whether young college students speak too much without practical sense and addresses the value of thoughtful quiet reflection.
A Tufts student and two Vermont peers flew to Washington to urge Congressmen to oppose Nixon’s Cambodia bombing and support HR 17123, which would limit funds for further Indochina action. They met Rep Stafford and Senators Aiken Prouty, urging others to contact their representatives and the President to press for withdrawal and system working.
John R. Eccleston argues nuclear plants are safe and well regulated, noting no health harms from 15 plants in 10 states over 13 years. He urges public literacy on nuclear issues and cites Atomic Energy Commission and Edison Electric Institute as sources, signing from North Kingstown, RI.
A parent and taxpayer asks whether colleges could close a few weeks earlier each year without harming education and if tuition and funding could be reduced proportionally. Signed by Gerald Raftery.
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