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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues the 11,820 mile excursion was costly and risky, with unclear gains beyond display of U.S. strength. It notes media hype and political timing aimed at midterm Catholics, plus the Pope meeting and Irish heritage gambit, while cautioning about overblown coverage.
Vice President Spiro Agnew labels Sen Fred Harris as a radical ally in a broader Senate cleanup push. Harris alone backed the administration welfare reform in the Finance Committee vote, 14 to 1, while six Republicans opposed the measure. The president seeks Senate support for his program amid a polarized political landscape.
Speaker John S. Burgess urged a four year term for statewide offices while in Bennington promoting Vermont lieutenant governor candidacy. He argued longer terms curb perpetual campaigning, hinder office efficiency, and limit new program proposals, noting broader reforms may follow in the next legislative session.
Burlington Free Press argues for labeling habitual traffic offenders with limited use plates. It cites high fatality figures and argues that restricted licenses could allow essential travel while curbing reckless driving. The piece notes anonymity as a factor and recalls a similar proposal by an insurance company.
The piece argues Washington misjudged Vietnamese history and psychology, costing American lives and money. It notes Hanoi and the Vietcong rejected Nixon’s peace offer at Paris, analyzes American political reactions, and questions the future of U.S. troop withdrawal and possible coalition governance in South Vietnam.
A reflective piece explores autumn haze described as misty beauty and the dangers it brings to drivers. It recounts a near collision with a large buck in the Poconos, explains how cold air creates breathing mist from water vapor, and notes mist’s ecological roles from Smokies to coastal fogs. The essay concludes with a note on foggy days and seasonal balance, mentioning Mt. Washington.
New York senator Charles E. Goodell, in a three way race to succeed the late Robert F. Kennedy, argues his foes, notably Vice President Spiro Agnew, bolster his campaign. He cites Cleveland's 1884 motto and plans to press the angle through November.
The column argues a Soviet submarine base at Cienfuegos Cuba is plausible based on 1967 1968 changes cited by Paul Bethel and cites Fulbright Goldwater and Nixon era tensions. It notes highway dredges cranes a high level officer residence restricted harbor and new thermal plant as supporting signs.
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