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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily paper except Sundays and holidays, issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Senator George D. Aiken defends independence and integrity while condemning his sudden vote to support Judge Clement Haynsworth for the Supreme Court. The piece argues he abandoned past standards and hints at political bargain, questioning rewards like a judgeship for Jim Oakes or a Bennington floodwall.
The article argues Agnew’s attack on television networks has merit about concentration of control but is undermined by self serving motives from Nixon Agnew and FCC chair Burch. It notes networks’ duty to inform but says the administration seeks bias favoring its policies and lacks credibility to offer remedies.
A reader defends Castleton families against William Bischoff’s attack on a self help project. Greenwood Homes of St Johnsbury offered a $1,000 lower estimate than Manchester Mobile Homes, and would supply better materials and services. Sid Nurenberg works to raise capital for a Northeast Kingdom manufacturing firm to boost jobs and living wages. Loans were made to individual families, not to VISTA.
A reader letter from Manchester Center urges return to Jeffersonian democracy amid Vietnam war protests and government overreach. The writer contrasts peaceful dissent with militarized policing, cites budget priorities, and defends Judge Haynsworth while urging public support through senators. Includes critique of media coverage and a call to action for civic debate.
Readers debate the appearance of F four Phantom jets after a Navy carrier sighting and a Vietnam era report. Staff Sgt Thomas Burke corrects a photo claim on Phantom jets while Catherine Bishop and Jason Purdy defend housing project efforts, urging factual accuracy and fair competition.
Frank Mankiewicz and Tom Braden assess Richard Nixon's current strength while cautioning that a youthful, educated, and affluent march could push US politics toward radical change. The piece contrasts Nixon era tactics with Hoover and Roosevelt-era dynamics, warning of a generational shift that may reshape power through 1972.
A letter from Montpelier resident Joseph Abair argues Vermont reporters at the Statehouse distort coverage of Gov. Davis. He recalls earlier era journalism, praises some current reporters, and defends the governor’s handling of inherited problems.
A 1990s overview traces the Nature Conservancy’s rise from a small group to a major force, driven by a revolving fund nearing $9 million. It highlights the strategy of using endowment income and government-backed loans to rapidly acquire ecologically valuable lands, expanding to over 32,000 acres across 33 scientific projects under Alexander B. Adams.
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