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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. It notes editorial content from the regional newspaper, reflecting local opinions and community issues in a period voice.
The piece argues Tuesday’s vote did not trigger a rightward shift or vindicate the Southern strategy. It notes Democrats gained strength, moderate Republicans resisted punitive tactics, and African American gains surged with twelve Negroes elected to the House. It also questions heavy TV advertising and highlights comments from Harry Treleaven about voter skepticism.
Editorial urges retention of 15 mph school zone limit as a safety measure for children. criticizes selectmen for deeming the limit easily changed, notes past efforts to install flashing signs, and calls for townwide ordinances that preserve the 15 mph limit where children cross streets. encourages public input before dismissing the rule.
Vermont voters deliver a clear rout as Sen. Winston Prouty defeats former Gov. Philip Hoff 91,758 to 62,822. Hoff acknowledges self-blame for a campaign he says was the best organized Democratic effort yet, facing anti-Hoff sentiment over Vietnam and spending.
The piece argues that environmental protection and economic growth must go together, warning that choosing quick profits over clean water and land leads to long term harm. It stresses that past policy failures in polluting industries damaged economies and urges local planning to balance development with environmental safeguards.
After the election the national defense issue rises to the fore as a central White House concern. The piece notes the left's prior reluctance to force a pacifist stance and the Nixon administration's focus on domestic law and order, with arms spending now becoming a critical topic amid Cold War tensions and regional threats.
The piece argues reordering budget priorities favors social programs over defense, citing 1952 to 1971 shifts and a 7 percent share of GNP for defense, while welfare leaped over 1,100 percent. It warns unilateral disarmament invites aggression, suggests SALT may force change, and calls for Freeman’s return to policy roles alongside Moynihan.
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