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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 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 that violence by young radicals and repressive actions from the right erode civil liberties. Dissent becomes linked to violence, pushing moderates toward fear and complicity with extreme measures. It notes the anarchists are few yet influential in pushing repression and that most Americans seek to preserve liberty amid polarized pressures.
The passage laments the pressure toward repression and demagoguery in politics. It questions whether the public will tolerate violence over dialogue, dares lawmakers to speak for the Bill of Rights, and urges reason over emotion as voters cast ballots despite campaigns.
A University of Missouri researcher introduces Glasphalt, a mix of asphalt and finely ground glass from discarded bottles. The idea envisions roads paved with recycled glass, with local recycling plants easing waste and boosting environmental cleanup.
A Burlington Free Press opinion mocks permissiveness while praising the Baltimore Orioles for winning the World Series. It claims the team stood up to critics, silenced most sluggers, and proved that honor and discipline beat “Red aggressors” with Brooks Robinson at third base leading the victory.
A family endures a TV lesson on democracy as political ads sell candidates like Sweeney Topsawyer and others. Denny and Moira question the system while commercials promise better lives and beauty, leaving them skeptical of political rhetoric and expert guidance.
In the South District of Long Island, Murray Chotiner leads an aggressive anti-Lowenstein effort portraying the incumbent as pro-violence and pro-drugs. The mail campaigns echo Chotiner’s “Never defend, always attack” creed, tying Lowenstein to campus unrest, Powell, and antiwar figures while praising forceful political tactics.
The piece argues that the Civil Rights Act fight is used selectively to frame votes on busing, highlighting White House guided local campaigns. It notes Gerald Ford’s opposition, Lowenstein's resistance, and predicts limited use of Chotiner in a future presidential race while warning local politicians.
A reflective column criticizes current schooling for overemphasizing fun and untested theories. It recalls Michael Gold and Euclid, cites Agnew and Vietnam, and warns that ignorance persists when discipline and scientific method are ignored. The piece contrasts free economies with Marxist experiments and urges prudent learning from history.
In Albany area politics the unique 1970 race pits incumbent Samuel Stratton against incumbent Daniel Button after redistricting. Stratton, former mayor, runs against Button amid Nixon era policies and a debate over Vietnam, inflation, tax, and temporary wage controls. Both campaigns emphasize vigorous, broad outreach.
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