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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1969
Page
4
Editorials from the Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Critics accuse the Atomic Energy Commission of ignoring public opinion as it proceeds with a one megaton underground nuclear explosion planned for Amchitka Island in the Aleutians. Conservationists warn of ecological and seismic risks to Alaska, Canada, Japan, Hawaii, and the U.S. west coast, urging independent study before any test.
Editor notes Rutland Regional United Fund kicks off a 1969 drive of 112000 to support 12 welfare agencies, with Red Cross and Rutland Mental Health Service each seeking 24320. Commentary questions Rutland unity to end many small drives and praises Mt Anthony High School efforts like the new Committee for Student Demands and upcoming get acquainted sessions for parents.
A reflective piece traces the 1960s counterculture from early beat expatriates to the broader “freaks” movement. It notes Life Time and Look publicity, college shifts, and a rising youth majority, while examining drug policy, government responses, and the subtle revolution in attitudes as youth challenge established norms. The essay argues real change lies in everyday acts of openness toward minorities and nonconformists.
A nostalgic domestic essay sarcastically defies traditional female roles in marriage mending socks and pockets. The narrator rails against sock darning, pocket repairs, and football uniform alterations while humorously detailing failed pocket replacements and the absurdity of homemaking tips. Joe Namath is referenced in a parenthetical aside.
A Bennington letter advocates Young Americans for Freedom as a defender of individual liberty and limited government. It asserts the US Constitution and federalism protect economic freedom, warns against government overreach, praises free markets, and urges victory over communism in foreign policy. JOHN R. THOMPSON.
The Nixon era policy to curb inflation faces a countertrend in the Virgin Islands where resort hotel capital relies on condo building with lease back. Developers sell multi bedroom units before construction, then rent them as hotel space for most of the year. On St Thomas and St Croix projects exist at Cowper Bay Sapphire Bay and Pineapple. Local economy benefits from imported workers and new transport links including boats and ferries. The piece notes the buoyant, expanding economy and optimistic outlook amid high interest rates.
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