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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
In a Page 5 column Mary McGrory argues the nation’s last act of greatness is a general amnesty for Americans forced to live overseas after the Vietnam War. She notes the welcome given Vietnamese exiles contrasts with the enduring exile of U.S. critics and refuseniks, urging clemency without restrictive strings.
A consumer protection agency bill advances in the Senate after a filibuster hurdle was overcome. President Ford’s stance remains cautious, wary of adding bureaucracy and risking Republican support ahead of 1976. Supporters note higher costs without advocates at work for individuals.
Frances B. Einsenberg argues against a House Education and Labor subcommittee bill allowing 5 to 12 year olds to work in fields, warning it exploits migrant children, weakens schools, and mirrors aid to faltering industries with humanitarian costs. The piece contrasts domestic child welfare with migrant camp neglect and cites Oregon strawberry growers pressuring for labor.
A Letter to the Editor defends police actions against Cpl. John J. Walsh III of Arlington after his speeding and drag race incidents. It notes Walsh pleaded guilty to three charges, paid a $275 fine, left the country without paying, and warns a bench warrant could be served upon his return, stressing police restraint limits.
A Vermont State Police statement from Station Commander Sgt. John P. Heffernan at Shaftsbury expresses hope that Cpl Walsh will mature and return to Arlington as a respected citizen. The tone suggests a welcome instead of harassment if he complies with expectations.
On the eve of the 1904 Republican convention Ahmad Raisuli abducted Jon Perdicaris near Tangier. Secretary John Hay's telegram demanded Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead, prompting American and British naval action and Marines ashore. The Sultan released Perdicaris, boosting Roosevelt's image as a decisive leader.
After Perdicaris and the Mayaguez incident, the piece argues the United States must protect its nationals abroad. It laments Congress control of foreign policy and urges decisive presidential leadership to deter future provocations, warning that delaying could invite greater conflicts. The call is for a strong, steady response to threats without resorting to war.
Vermont farmers markets grew last summer with Burlington hosting a large, rent driven market while towns like Shaftsbury tested school grounds. Middlebury weighs rules to satisfy officials and avoid nonlocal produce, crafts, and live animals while aiming for self sufficiency and tax compliance.
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