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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner announces daily publication except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Walter Hickel, former Secretary of the Interior, was ousted by Nixonology for challenging administration policy and upholding integrity. It credits him with halting the Alaska oil pipeline and resisting oil interests while praising his stand against Chevron and other firms. The piece warns of tighter control under Rogers Morton as 1972 nears.
Defense Secretary Laird argues the Son Tay raid showed care for POWs but failed to free captives. The piece critiques U.S. Vietnam intel, noting leaks, overestimation of North Vietnamese informant networks, and how the raid may worsen Paris talks and POW hardships. The author calls for sober appraisal of intelligence limits and military secrecy.
The piece argues against overreliance on machinery that removes people from nature. It praises restrained engineering in sailing while urging limits elsewhere. It warns that without boundaries we risk losing the sense of the natural world during activities like golf boating and camping.
A forthcoming statewide report by ESCO Corp. for Vermont's Interdepartmental Council on Aging highlights widespread poverty among seniors and reluctance to seek aid due to pride and lien laws. It urges streamlined food stamps, clearer public assistance, and information centers funded by a CEO grant to improve program delivery.
Letter contends a selectman and an ally within the Vermont legislature schemed to promote a nuclear plant, pressed by a mandatory AEC hearing. It claims the three man Atomic Safety and Licensing Board deliberately barred the public, transforming the proceeding into a closed session and nullifying the construction permit.
A reader questions the New York Times News Service report on IRT tax exemptions and public interest litigation. She asks what the “new restrictions” are and argues citizens groups deserve tax relief for lobbying costs.
A nostalgia filled reminiscence by a lifelong collector of castoffs and old vehicles. The piece reflects on antique items from bottles to stamps and vintage cars, especially Bugattis and Ford workhorses, noting the rarity and repair challenges of such relics. It contrasts postwar ease with earlier grit and recalls chaotic, humorous driving days and the value of well-worn cars to collectors.
A commentary argues that the Vietnam balancing act under President Nixon is collapsing under the weight of military disintegration. It notes a looming severe bash in Indochina, possible in Vietnam or Cambodia, with bombing and a raid on a POW camp to maintain hardline credibility. The piece warns that 150,000 troops will exit by May while 284,000 stay, risking discipline and drug issues, and urges a one-division withdrawal strategy as a realistic endgame.
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