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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A reflective piece on the American flag’s meaning to diverse citizens. It notes the flag’s role in parades and government, its use in protests and education, and the tension between patriotism and regional symbols. It emphasizes liberty, justice for all, and the pledge as core to national identity.
A 1970 analysis argues Nixon's GOP aims to shape 1972 by sidelining Northeast states and rallying youth. It cites Agnew as a divisive tool and introduces a Western Strategy using Haldeman to counter Eastern media. The piece criticizes the administration for alleging media conspiracy and recalls Nixon's 1960 pledge to unite the nation.
Editor notes slow progress on low cost housing in Bennington and urges codes as a spur to reality while warning codes are not just for funds. The message praises Mt Anthony Union High School bands for Saturday parades in Shaftsbury Pownal and the Memorial Day events back in Bennington.
Readers respond with opinions and commentary in a public forum, sharing perspectives on local issues, ongoing events, and community concerns addressed to The Banner.
Associate Professor Bernard M. Baruch College CUNY Arlington defends academe against Gerald Raftery the Sage of Sunderland who attacks professors and students. He questions Raftery s facts and the idea that today's collegians are indoctrinated and notes readers have long sensed disquiet about the Silent Majority. He argues for free expression and cites his own classroom experience and the American Dont Tread On Me precept.
Sparks from the Forge discusses past twelve years of gardening in Landgrove, detailing a season start with late snow, planting of sweet peas onions peas radishes lettuce and corn, moon phases guiding sowing, and a note on growing youth finding purpose through soil work. The writer contrasts bleak times with renewed hope drawn from gardening and community.
The piece notes American war reporters in Indochina face high risk and many Cambodian casualties, with 15 of 19 killed or missing. It highlights that missing reporters are likely prisoners of war under harsh conditions and stresses national gratitude and concern for these journalists.
In a letter to The Banner, Walter O. Noyes argues the May 26 report on the Troy Conference resolution misleads readers by implying universal Methodist support. He notes conferences reflect delegates, not all Methodists, and urges respect for differing views and the right to differ in a free society.
Lawrence E Harrington of Woodford urges Mt Anthony School Board to decide all policy matters. He criticizes Dr Salem and Franklin Frantz for defending teacher control over curriculum and warns against turning decisions over to teachers. Harrington frames upcoming elections as a test of leadership and board independence.
Analysis notes Moscow altered May Day slogans from Marxism Leninism toward militant Marxist Leninist vanguard and socialism to appeal to Arab states. The piece links this to Middle East tensions, Soviet expansion near Egypt and Israel, and critiques Nixon administration signals. It cites Arab socialism, SAM 3 missiles, Soviet pilots, and Egypt's readiness.
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