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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This brief line notes the newspaper’s publishing schedule and contact address.
The piece portrays a Boston block party crackdown by police that escalated into violent raids on apartments including a blind student and an elderly couple. It condemns police overreach, laments rising unrest, polarization, and calls for a national leader to restore civility and debate.
A Bennington Museum photo feature highlights sculptor Jane B Armstrong of Manchester joining a movement to protect endangered species from fur use. The piece cites the IUCN Red Data Book noting 889 threatened species and condemns polar bear hunting by airplanes, praising artists and figures like Doris Day in opposing fur fashion.
A July 1967 style analysis recounts Nixon era plans to withdraw troops by July 1 and Cambodia. It highlights COSVN as the elusive Viet Cong command center, references Junction City 1967 victory claims, and notes long war weariness with South Vietnam resisting pullout timetables while U.S. forces seek tactical wins.
A columnist recalls early power mowers and the frustration of starting them. Personal anecdotes from Maryland and New Jersey show stubborn engines, smoky failures, and the humor of trying to coax life from a stubborn machine. The piece ends with the author admitting mischief in commentary and reflecting on the enduring power mower era.
The Conservation Society of Southern Vermont was named this week to receive a $1,000 grant from the American Heritage Society. The society has long led efforts to preserve Vermont’s unspoiled character, wilderness, and clean streams, dating back to a time when few Vermonters cared for heritage preservation.
An opinion piece mocks spring gardening as a seasonal craze that grips otherwise sedentary people. It describes the rush of tools and gear, loud work, and the ensuing chaos before summer heat cools the activity, noting the temporary zeal of hobby garden enthusiasts.
A letter from Nina Fersen argues Pownal cannot stall on a school addition and urges residents to fund and build their own facility. Richard Goddard adds concerns about state funds and rising building costs, urging voters to support the board's revised plan and avoid delays that raise expenses.
Vermont's 1970 gubernatorial race broadens with John Daley's return as eight candidates announce for governor and lieutenant governor. Republican contenders include Deane C. Davis and Lt. Gov. Thomas Hayes, while Democrats list Sen. Leo O'Brien and Rep. John J. Daley among others as the field grows in a political season likened to a snowbound football game.
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