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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial tribute to Dr Joseph G Davidson who died in Bennington. He pioneered conservation through technology, gifted Vermont mountain land for preservation, built a road to Mt Equinox accessible to visitors, served as a bank director and hospital trustee, and stood as a distinct independent Yankee with strong personality traits and local impact.
The piece condemns General Carl C. Turner amid Senate inquiries into alleged racketeering within Army clubs and improper gun seizures from Chicago and Kansas City police. It questions his honesty, notes possible personal use of weapons, and cites broader military misdeeds, suggesting Congress now scrutinizes a system once shielded from criticism.
A 19 year old Vietnam War letter from Brattleboro area notes brutal conditions. He details nonstop marching, water scarcity, reliance on C rations, repeated illnesses, and low morale amid leadership changes. He condemns media propaganda and calls for direct reporting from the field.
A critical essay questions the unknown effects of marijuana use while contrasting it with known dangers of alcohol and opiates. It argues the governor's crime control panel and Surgeon General should study marijuana, condemns permissive policy, and probes the link between politics and morality, urging clear conclusions.
The piece criticizes Grant's Credit Coupon Plan and similar offers as deceptive and usurious. It highlights court rulings in New Jersey condemning such plans, local Vermont residents warning others about doorstep pitches, and the broader exploitation by large firms. The author urges legal aid reform to tackle credit abuses.
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