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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201. The notice lists its publication details and corporate address for readers and advertisers.
Vermont Development Department drops The Beckoning Country slogan and faces criticism from tourism groups and Elbert G. Moulton. Critics urge a statewide land use plan and warn the new Ski Vermont slogan favors winter attractions over year round development.
A long dreamed park for Bennington appears near, with a firm federal grant commitment and local fundraising underway to meet matching funds. Credit to the Bennington Park Commission and Rotary Club for driving the effort, including a donated shelter valued around $10,000. The park is planned to feature playing fields, picnic grounds, and playgrounds for future generations.
The piece argues for adjusting Social Security benefits to keep pace with inflation, supporting Nixon's proposal to link benefits to the price index. It argues that elderly recipients lack bargaining power and deserve guaranteed purchasing power, calling for a 10 percent across-the-board increase and higher exemptions to encourage work in retirement. It urges Congress to act to ensure fair treatment and certainty for beneficiaries.
The Burlington nuclear debate raises doubts about public education and costs. The Burlington plant is seen as expensive and risky with unknown reactor effects, while a fast breeder option carries huge liabilities and regulatory hurdles. Experts warn of high lifetime waste, cooling needs, and potential federal subsidies.
A collection of letters from Bennington County residents and regional writers cover local pride in Vermont, youth arts programs, high school sports abroad, concerns about nuclear energy policy, and calls for community action. Contributors include Peter J. Smith of Hoosick Falls, Irving Fineman of Shaftsbury, John J. Hicks of Elmhurst, and Larry Bogart of Allendale New Jersey.
Selectman J Duncan Campbell clarifies remarks about Lyons District sewage issues and Morse trailer park. He notes plans for new town sewers, affirms Morse’s septic system, and regrets any misimpression from an incomplete wording while stressing regional drainage and water quality concerns.
An opinion piece criticizes Judge Haynsworth as a mediocre choice for the Supreme Court, arguing he reflects Nixon's appeal to white middle class fears, favors business interests, and would bring a cautious, less distinguished voice to the Court. The author questions the Senate’s duty to future generations and warns of possible mediocrity.
Buckminster Fuller warned that Amchitka’s explosive test risks global impact even as he urged progress with “more with less.” He argued engineering grows from sea origins, stresses weight awareness, and links wealth to learning. automation could empower renewal if unrestricted, offering hope that the wonderful life remains possible despite bombs and pollution.
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