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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 21, 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.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy urged trimming space spending as Apollo 10 neared the moon in a Clark University library dedication with NASA figures present. He argued funds should be redirected to poverty, hunger, pollution and housing, noting public opinion and scientific concerns favor less costly, Earth‑focused programs.
A district judge admonishes two youths convicted of a felony, stressing that a record will follow them for life. Parole is not pardon. truthfulness on future applications is essential, and any misstep risks immediate revocation and return to prison.
The essay argues Arab revival hinges on Libya's prosperity from oil and Kufrah water. It links Libyan progress to reviving Saracen traditions of science and tolerance, urging reforms and wiser regional paths instead of pursuing conflict with Israel. It cites Libyan oil growth, a large water reserve, and King Idris seeking broader development.
A meditation on time studies and daily planners compares engineered task timing with human life. The author argues that schedules cannot account for emergencies, feelings, or unscheduled needs and that warmth and humor matter more than rigid timetables.
James Reston notes Senator Edward Kennedy emerges as the left flank of the Democrats, challenging Nixon on both foreign policy and domestic issues. Kennedy attacks Vietnam strategy and defense spending while pushing for social reform, tax reform, and a stronger home-front stance, consolidating his position as the opposition's leading figure.
The piece argues Congress and the White House allowed the military to grow by tolerating high contracts, secrecy, and political pressure. It asserts the defense burden distorts priorities, faulting civilian leaders more than generals for neglecting restraint while urging serious cuts to align with domestic needs.
Patricia Kellogg reports a May 6 talk by Cpl. Goodnow of the Vermont State Police to Catholic and Baptist women in North Bennington. He urged funding for a Bennington Police officer to attend the Federal Narcotics School in Washington at about 250 dollars and a 50 dollar drug content testing kit. Kellogg says Chief William H. Fox would send a officer if funds are available and seeks fall plans or new budget ideas while the project remains in limbo.
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