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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Ohio Congressman Charles A. Vanik warns that replacing phosphate detergents with chemicals like nitrilotriacetic acid may bring cancer risks and metal contamination. He cites Harvard research and urges federal testing and preapproval for new consumer chemicals, arguing precaution beats post hoc bans.
The Banner notes Bennington selectmen adopted a broad ordinance package on November 6 1970 with 60 day effective period and urges residents to read the texts to understand rules on vehicles licensing business operations and public safety. The piece questions gaps in enforcement definitions and highlights a push for MAUHS Newsletter to inform the community.
An article notes Americans migrate to Australia for safety and opportunity, citing individuals from New Jersey to Westport and Oregon. It highlights Australia's white immigration policy, skills based admissions, and a growing American expatriate community.
A reader compliments the Bennington Thrift Shop located in the basement rear of the Town Office Building on South Street. The store has been rearranged to appear twice its size with neatly displayed items and clear price markings. It offers a men's corner, plus ample women’s and children’s clothing, appliances, dishes and gifts.
A reader praises the local Thrift Shop for a wide stock of shoes and winter coats. She notes friendly volunteers on duty and explains proceeds benefit the United Counseling Service, suggesting purchases save shoppers money while supporting a good cause. Miss Ann Hilton, RD 2 Bennington.
Three Vermonters publish verse in Hill Journey by William Mundell, Vermont Afternoons With Robert Frost by Orton, and Processional With Wheelbarrow by James Hayford. Mundell, a Newfane selectman, offers pastoral pieces. Orton channels Frost with original warmth. Hayford, B&B alum and Frost Fellow, crafts a measured procession of poems.
The piece argues Richard Nixon, after 1970, shows strength as President yet weakness as party leader. It notes his prudent presidential power, peace moves in Vietnam, and arms talks, contrasted with aggressive internal politics. Johnson is cited similarly. It concludes Nixon can win as President if he avoids political ideologies and party fights.
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