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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
A letter argues the draft system is biased against the poor and minorities, noting rising 4-F rates from 24% in 1966 to over 40% and regional disparities. It cites a New York Times report, describes how medical exams favor middle class white youths, and criticizes understaffed Army centers for lax verifications. The piece ends with a community letter about shrubbery complaints and traffic concerns near a Brooklyn Bridge corner.
A resident criticizes local authorities for lax enforcement of hazards and downtown parking. Specific sites include trucks blocking School Street and Market, a corner garage blocking Main Street, and cars parking by the telephone office. The writer warns of snow piles and a 20 minute window to clear snow or face removal.
Arlington resident Jim Benenson voices shock and anger at CVPS damage to Winhall land. He criticizes the company for harming Vermonters, calls for fines or lawsuits, and urges political leaders to act against what he calls a treasonous power move benefiting industries and recreation at the expense of land, water, and public welfare.
A reader urged supporting the straight Republican ticket on November 3 after criticizing a recent Barre event. The letter defended government workers and urged removing problematic lawmakers, while calling out maverick behavior and advocating focus on issues. A second correspondent complained about property disputes and traffic hazards in Brooklyn Bridge area, proposing signs and talks with residents to address concerns.
Three weeks after Congress passed a bill to curb radio and TV campaign spending, President Nixon vetoed it citing objections. The bill would set spending caps, force broadcasters to offer low rates to candidates, and end the equal time rule. Critics say Nixon protects donor interests and wealthier candidates, urging Congress to override the veto.
A Middlebury businessman criticizes two teens collecting for a town teen center citing their attire. The column argues the root is elder bias against informal youth fashion, urging fair treatment and noting societal double standards in dress, wealth, and behavior.
In a wide view of the autumn campaigns, President Nixon aims to reorganize the Senate under Republican control to remove Senator J William Fulbright from the Foreign Relations Committee. Polls show no clear rightward sweep, campaigns lack distinct issues, and local concerns may decide key races including Gore, Tunney, and Hartke, with independents Buckley, Dodd, and Byrd seen as possible pivots.
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