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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes that the Senate rejection of Judge Clement Haynsworth marks a historic but not crippling rebuke to Nixon. It argues the vote reflects Senate independence, critiques Nixon’s approach, and suggests Haynsworth lacked Supreme Court caliber while urging respect for the judiciary and Haynsworth’s future anonymity.
The TV humor flare regarding volunteer firemen on Macy’s Parade drew angry calls to NBC and local stations. Greene apologized and volunteers earned broad support nationwide. The column laments public reactions and jokes about weather girls in a satirical, era voice.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that civilization can reduce noise pollution as cities face louder decibels from trucks horns jets and appliances. It cites ordinances contracts and quieter designs while urging personal restraint and reflection to protect rest temper, and contemplation.
A reflective essay notes astronauts grateful for Earth amid a harsh era. It links Apollo 8’s orbit to Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Earth Shine, praising Lindberghs and Charles Lindbergh for championing Goddard’s rocket work and highlighting Earth as a life fostering planet through spaceflight insights.
A dated column vents against media prejudice and McCarthyism in Vermont. It targets Vice President Agnew, Gov. Hayes, and liberal press figures as elitist, arguing the majority backbone of the community remains unheard amid loud, biased chatter.
Vermont Congressman details support for troop withdrawals from Vietnam and a phased de‑ escalation stance. notes draft reform passage, Gaysville Dam amendment battles, and efforts to curb stockpiling of chemical and biological weapons. Reports on federal pay, housing, food stamps, airport plan, and defense procurement. notes House reached 10 of 13 fiscal 1970 appropriations and opposition to governor veto of legal aid services while promising a final year report in December.
Letter writers clash over Veterans Day themes and political overtones at a state rally. VERDER ELWELL defends parade aims to honor veterans. ELBERT G. MOULTON cites postal delays critiquing the Montpelier post office. The exchange notes Gov. Davis’s speech plans and local editorials on timing.
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