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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial criticizes President Nixon's preannounced speech on Vietnam as a nonplanful white paper. It argues the roadblock is Nixon's insistence on recognizing the Saigon regime, warns that Vietnamization won’t end the war, and contends a broader withdrawal and regime change are needed for peace.
Editor notes condemn cruel Halloween tricks and reflect on election results across several states. Discusses Mayor Lindsay’s narrow NYC victory linked to Mets popularity, voter turnout trends, and Deane C. Davis’s appearance with Up With People. Notes audience and cast reactions to his taped remarks.
Letters to the editor note unanswered questions after a Mount Anthony union high school forum. Nine scientists warn of irreversible nuclear threat to New England and seek legal action. A federation of concerned citizens, Save New England, will spur public seminars. Rep. Jonathan Bingham proposes HR 14531 shifting reactor approval to HEW and urges stricter state standards on radioactivity. The piece criticizes AEC laxity on waste disposal and aging plant risks.
Alfred H. Gilbert of Dorset and Larry Bogart of Sheffield urge broader study of nuclear reactor disposal in New England. They reference Elk River Minn and criticize the Joint Commission on Atomic Energy view that ecology is a narrow window. They call for thorough investigation before any reactors are built.
A high school student urges gun safety as Vermont's 1969 deer season opens. He cites the 10 commandments of gun safety, stresses treating every gun as loaded, and warns that many accidents stem from carelessness. The column references Bennington County, Maine incidents, and invites readers to send letters to Box 555 Bennington, signed with address.
Vincent J. Bartimo, vice president and general manager of Green Mountain Race Track, protests a Nov. 1, 1969 page one story misreporting 13 track employees suspended. He states 15 were dismissed over seven months, none employed by the track, and credits strict fingerprinting and licensing under the State Racing Commission. He urges media accuracy and offers contact for corrections.
A Vermont column lampoons deer season from a wife’s view, detailing grocery prep for hunting camps, the toll on wallets, and the humor of homefront patience. It contrasts male camp bravado with the practical, quiet endurance of the hunted spouse and ends noting the wife’s restraint.
A Boston Globe observer spends a weekend with the Up With People touring cast at Mt. Anthony Union High School in Vermont. The piece questions the group’s insular milieu, reliance on audience turnouts, and possible political naivete, while detailing host families, performances, methods, and debates about the movement’s origins and impact.
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