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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201. The notice outlines the newspaper’s publishing schedule and corporate address for official correspondence and subscriptions.
The Democratic National Committee asks the FCC to guarantee access to prime time to present its views and raise funds, highlighting TV as a political tool and networks' control of airwaves. Nixon uses television as a personal forum while Congress weighs free campaign time and broadcasters assess balanced coverage. Agnew’s harsh tone draws criticism for rigidity. observers stress the need for diverse opinion in a healthy democracy.
Obituary lauds James M Conroy for seven years of active service in retirement. He contributed to Red Cross Medicare AARP and housing efforts and set an example of productive golden years in Bennington. The letter notes his strong civic posture and urges gratitude for his energy.
Arlington resident Mrs Hope Blucher argues against nuclear power in a reader letter. She cites SL-1事故 in Idaho, discusses AEC permits and safety standards, insurance gaps, potential disaster scales, and the need to reassess claims of safety and reliability while urging public education.
A Pownal Center School bond proposal failed as barely half of registered voters turned out. The letter argues low turnout and apathy by residents, questions weathered excuses, condemns neglect of children's education, and warns against cutting school safety features and costs.
A letter from Mrs. Frank L. Thompson Sr. of Manchester lauds Red Cross aid to her wounded son in Vietnam. She recounts hospital visits, comfort, and messages that kept the family informed, praising staff at Fort Devens and abroad, and urging continued support for Red Cross activities. Publicity chairman Margaret D. Clark releases the letter for Bennington County readers.
Seasonal Thoughts recalls a weekend safari to West Milford New Jersey. The piece muses on packing, barbecuing outdoors, a bobolink visit, and reading a letter from Mrs. Frederick Deysenroth before turning to Memorial Day, peace, and the cost of a free republic as voiced by Gen John A Logan.
California Governor Ronald Reagan denounces as ridiculous a column claim that his staff circulated a secret memo to pursue a national bid against President Nixon's welfare reform. The piece details a Western governors meeting planned for Sacramento, guided by Oregon's Tom McCall, and notes Reagan’s ongoing political maneuvering amid concerns over the Nixon bill's costs and work requirements.
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