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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Time magazine notes President Nixon predicts a Vietnam end, a turn in U.S. economy, and falling crime by 1972 with easy reelection odds. Yet editors warn war outcomes, campus unrest, and major domestic issues may still challenge his optimism, raising doubts about a sure win.
A Barre GOP dinner sparked fury among Vermont Republicans over Walter Kennedy and Al Capp’s vulgar remarks. Capp’s Washington talk for Vice President Agnew drew similar scatalogical praise from top Republicans. The piece recalls Nixon and Agnew championing Sen Roman Hruska after a controversial drive-in theater ownership reveal and likens it to Prohibition era rhetoric of dry votes and wet drinks.
A letter calls Vermonters to write Gov. Deane Davis and local officials demanding a public hearing on the Vernon nuclear plant before fuel loading. It notes AEC reforms and public oversight, and comments on Vermont political horse-trading ahead of January. It also reports deer hunting losses and a pet donkey fatally shot, plus Carla Walter's skating advice on Page 6.
Letter to the Banner urges a public hearing before fuel loading and testing of a nuclear plant under AEC Directive No N-190 dated Oct 27 1970. It warns that loading could occur by Dec 27 1970 and argues safety standards favor adult male exposure and urges residents to contact the AEC in Washington and Governor Davis to seek full review in Brattleboro. It cites health concerns and urges public objection now.
Andrea Ader of Bennington Environment thanks YMCA Southwestern Vermont youth for backing programs and funds to finish the Gage Street building. She also praises local officials for forming a public compost heap, urging land stewardship and referencing Will Rogers on land value.
Samuel R. Ogden’s Upland Winter column showcases two soup recipes with garlic oil, prompting satire on overuse of garlic. The writer laments garlic fumes as a public nuisance while mockingly linking famous chefs Julia Child and Frank Beard to the issue, urging awareness of an air pollution campaign.
The second annual reunion of the U S S West Point AP crew from World War II will be held June 17-18, 1971 in Boston Massachusetts. Members are urged to contact the secretary John E. Daniel 519 E Nettleton St Independence MO 64050 for details. HAROLD B VOS President 1402 Franklin St Center Point Iowa. Letters to this column are welcome with signatures and addresses required.
A mountain letter laments noise pollution from logging near Skylark and notes the impact on wildlife and hunting. The author shares cinema nights with Cougar Country and recalls Armistice Day’s date shift to the last Monday in October, arguing for preserving Nov. 11 as the anniversary.
An American visitor in Melbourne encounters a top ten list of Australian worries from urban renewal to colonialisms and migration. Issues include housing losses for the poor, species conservation, aboriginal rights, censorship, pollution, Vietnam era tensions, culture and study, and Asia immigration policy in a tone that mirrors US debates but on a smaller scale. The piece frames Australia as a global village with familiar concerns but distinct scale.
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