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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington VT 05201, excluding Sundays and holidays.
Commentary argues Spiro Agnew may be dumped from the Nixon ticket as Republicans seek a moderating running mate. It notes Agnew’s clashes with liberal Republicans, fears over his grip, and the likelihood Nixon might pivot to a middle-road candidate if reelection is the aim. The piece contrasts domestic woes with Nixon’s stronger foreign policy stance.
The piece argues Nixon remains powerful in foreign affairs after the election, with strong support for his Vietnam stance, Middle East actions, and arms talks. It warns Hanoi and Moscow misread the U.S. vote, insisting the president will pursue Indochina withdrawal, Israel arms, and UN positions while domestic issues haunt Republicans.
Gerald Raftery reviews Ronald Rood’s Wild Brother, a Vermont Life collection of over thirty pieces on wildlife and nature arranged into seven themes. Rood praises cross-species kinship and sharp observation, noting his pieces first published in diverse outlets and later in this volume.
A Little Hay England tale notes Charles Hawkins, 88, has received free beer for life from the Holly Bush Pub after 74 years as a regular customer. The brewery owners say loyalty deserves reward and the quirky boon drew public notice with a lighthearted tone.
New York Democrats, reeling from losses, scan 1974 governor race. Upstate leaders favor Rep. Samuel Stratton who has won in three districts. Stratton’s shifts across districts and a pivotal Albany-Schenectady seat reshaped his path, surging to victory over Button by about 60,000 votes. Local party leaders praise his potential as a unifying gubernatorial candidate.
The Kentucky Kent State controversy is revisited with emphasis on the Ohio grand jury findings that National Guardsmen acted in honest belief and not to commit crimes. The Scranton Commission report is cited as a reference, detailing the weekend of May 1 to May 4 with escalating violence and destruction around Kent.
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