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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1969
Page
4
Editorials from the Bennington Banner produced daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 detailing local civic issues and community perspectives.
In a plenary session summary selectman Alexander B. R. Drysdale cautioned it may achieve nothing, while North Bennington trustee Richard A. Corcoran argued for the little man. The piece urges a five member selectmen board and broader representation on town commissions to foster unified governance and real open space and housing concerns.
A Vermont essay argues floods recur every 40 to 50 years, citing the 1927 disaster that washed out bridges and soil to bedrock. It blames geography and deforestation, notes dams and levees, mocks desert droughts, and urges memory of past floods.
The nation notched two environmental wins last week in Washington. HEW Secretary Robert Finch announced plans to ban most nonessential uses of DDT and other pesticides over two years. Separately, the Senate approved $1 billion for federal and local water depollution programs in fiscal 1970 by a heavy 86-2 margin, far exceeding administration requests. This reflects rising public concern and stronger educational outreach by conservation groups driving policy priorities.
Arlington residents voice alarm after a Saturday night shooting spree in the village center. Officials urged a full investigation to find and punish all perpetrators, warning luck may not protect next time. Vermont laws against carrying loaded guns in moving vehicles and shooting from vehicles are noted.
An opinion piece argues that the ecology movement is used to block needed urban services such as a sanitary landfill and sewage plant by invoking nature. It states urban growth demands change and warns against letting ecology hinder essential city developments for long term gain like the Chicago lakefront.
Washington confronts Vietnam war anger as thousands march from Arlington to the Capitol with candles bearing fallen names. The demonstrators, diverse in age and race, voice a broad message of frustration with Saigon policy and domestic priorities while urging national reconciliation and honor.
In a letter to The Banner, H. Glenn Payne urges support for the Bennington Community Welfare Committee. The group, backed by YMCA volunteers, collects toys, clothing, and funds to provide Christmas baskets for about 112 of the town’s neediest families, including many children under 10 and the elderly. Donations are requested to Marjorie Hayes at 149 Imperial Ave, Bennington, VT 05201, with Armand Lampron as treasurer.
Loyd R. McGuffin of Rochester argues against aiding opponents in Vietnam and calls for funding to defeat future political candidates who aid the enemy. He cites Nixon’s aims and accuses leaders and media of propaganda, urging a nonpartisan fund to oppose figures like Hayes and Hoff.
New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay organizes a non partisan drive with mayors across New York to press Governor Rockefeller and the 1970 legislature for millions more in direct state aid for welfare and education. Syracuse mayor Lee Alexander among early contacts. Rockefeller. Brydges. Duryea reject a special session. Democrats tout possible non tax funded relief.
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