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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes the U S Senate killed the 3 3 billion foreign aid measure amid long simmering hostility to aid programs seen as charity to non voters The piece argues aid lacked political appeal and that rising nationalism undermines use of foreign help as a strategic tool, reflecting a rare post Marshall Plan defeat.
An editorial urges consideration of a united fund to consolidate fragmented local drives. It cites failures of the United Counseling Service and Bennington Rescue Squad, notes broader civic success elsewhere, and questions whether ecumenism and shared purpose now justify a large, well-publicized community chest.
In a Harvard address Senator Edward Kennedy argues the 1968 youth movement has cooled. He cites Nixon’s Cambodia withdrawal, lower draft figures, and rising disillusionment as factors. Polls show youth favor Kennedy but will vote in smaller numbers, raising questions about youth influence on national policy.
A letter to the editor salutes the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department for promptly suppressing a leaf pile fire near a maple tree, preventing possible spread to the home. The writers emphasize appreciation for volunteer firefighters and the value of dedicated service in the community.
Mrs Mathilda Kenny of Sandgate wrote to The Banner about a calico cat named Samantha. The cat was adopted almost immediately and now has a good home. Bertha B McCormick, president of Bennington County Humane Society, praises quick adoptions. Manchester.
Franklin County Vermont stands as a counterpoint to growth pains with St. Albans leading in unemployment and fixed incomes while farmers face rising taxes. The county, once rail centered and inaccessible, now touts proximity to Montreal and Boston and eyes industrial expansion with state support. Local officials push planning and development despite regional skepticism.
The piece traces Newburgh history from Washington’s HQ to modern times, focusing on Martin B. McKneally’s tax troubles and political rise. It contrasts his anti-Communist campaigns with the IRS case, notes Reagan and Hoover as tax anecdotes, and questions legal leniency while urging taxpayer scrutiny.
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