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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1969
Page
4
Bennington Banner appears as a daily newspaper text line listing the publisher, Banner Publishing Corporation, and its Bennington Vermont address at 425 Main Street 05201. The note indicates publication schedule excludes Sundays and holidays.
Editorial argues peaceful Moratorium march in Washington should be allowed on Pennsylvania Avenue with a block cut to spare the White House. It condemns White House officials for inflammatory rhetoric and warns that hardline actions could widen divides and alienate moderates who plan to attend. The piece urges cooler heads and cooperation to reduce tension and avoid discrediting Vietnam critics.
TV viewers recall Arlington life through Norman Rockwell era images as the Post wanes amid requests for hard news and controversy. The piece notes Rockwell's wartime depictions, presidential portraits, and calls for a return to humane common man themes while criticizing Gov. Deane C. Davis aides and Montpelier school band pressure.
Nation dispatch details Navy veteran Irwin Bock testifying against the Chicago seven during conspiracy trial. He recalls meetings from last summer with precision, misnames a defendant, triggering laughter in court. Judge Hoffman chastises Rubin for leaving early as defense and prosecution clash over courtroom decorum.
A reader argues the Fall offensive is pro Communist aggression not pacifist. He cites a Viet Cong flag as tyranny and urges labeling the antiwar effort accordingly. Another writer urges action for American Indians, urging letters to congressmen and Nixon to address their plight and mal treatment.
A reader voices opposition to Vermont's abortion bill H-199, arguing it lacks residence requirements, changes consent rules, permits late term abortion, and urges readers to contact legislators. The writer cites existing incest or rape provisions and notes consent from the girl’s parents or husband.
An essay forecasts future leisure as abundant time and rising invention. It envisions four trends: fitness and traditional sports, skill development and invention for fun, environment accessible travel beyond urban cores, and pleasure-driven activities from nature walks to group gardening. Neighborhood computers and labs, recycling gardens, and school-centered recreational centers become common by 1985.
Test of law and order hits Nixon theme as moderates shift to cooperation for antiwar protest. Lowenstein McGovern Goodell join push after Justice Department intimidation and talks with leaders, urging orderly dissent while fearing violent outcome.
Humorist Goodman Ace told a tale via H Allen Smith about a friend who asked if a Christian Scientist was in the house. An elderly woman from the opposite row replied I am a Christian Scientist. The friend quipped about needing to change seats due to a draft.
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