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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece lauds President Nixon for a cautious state of mind on Vietnam in his recent nationwide address. It notes reduced rhetoric, hints at withdrawal options, and questions Hanoi’s response and Paris peace prospects. It argues success hinges on linking troop withdrawals to broader accords.
In Rutland a delicatessen grinder maker fights sales tax rules. He argues his grinders are food and should be exempt, while officials say he is a store subject to minimum wage and sales tax. Vermont Supreme Court may decide if grinders are food or fodder.
The town welcomes Alexander B.R. Drysale as Bennington's third selectman citing his deep local knowledge and state level experience. The note praises Sgt. Gordon Mooney and Cpl. Gordon Adams of the Vermont State Police for recent rank elevations and anticipation of a tight Shaftsbury substation operation. It also honors the late Everett C. Lillie, a true Vermonter who balanced farming, carpentry and contracting with community contributions, and mentions Monhegan Island’s appearance in a related column and photo by Tyler Resch.
James Reston writes Nixon faces a defining choice on Supreme Court picks impacting federal power and individual rights. He argues court appointments could outlast his presidency, shaping relations among states, the federal government, and the presidency.
The piece weighs how President Nixon might handle the Supreme Court appointments granted by aging justices. It notes Black Douglas and Harlan aging, the court’s independent power, and Nixon’s past cautious, nonideological approach, suggesting he may appoint at least one distinguished judge while balancing politics and history.
Nixon casts himself as the square in the White House. He backs obscenity laws and campus restraint, while warning that today’s radicals risk becoming tomorrow’s squares. He argues middle class stability will grow as youth dissent wanes and educated adults rise in numbers.
A veteran observer recalls years of longing to visit Monhegan Maine. He details a deliberate trip with Mamie, the rugged island life, sparse infrastructure, and lobster economy. The voyage includes vivid scenery, harsh wind, and moments of philosophical unease about modern identity and egalitarian ideals.
Two readers respond to The Banner coverage of a Bennington interfaith meeting and a Holyoke critic defends journalist accuracy while clarifying his use of tyranny versus anarchy. They warn against federal police overreach and praise Mayfest 1969 organizers for featuring Robert Flaherty films and for inspiring film interest since childhood.
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