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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont race for a single House seat appears decided for incumbent Robert T. Stafford though Bernard G. O'Shea and Dennis Morrisseau offer strong challenges. The paper endorses all three, urging votes for either challenger to strengthen Stafford's independence and responsiveness.
The New York Times analyzes several Senate contests and endorses Philip H. Hoff over Republican Winston L. Prouty in Vermont. It praises Hoff as a vigorous potential senator while noting Prouty’s limited independence on foreign and military policy despite a moderate domestic record under 12 years in Washington.
A federal panel ruled Vermont’s one-year state residency voting requirement unconstitutional for now, applying the decision to a Peacham couple. The panel argued open voting for six-month residents could confuse elections, but warned a broader ruling might spark a challenge to November results. The piece urges legislative change next winter to apply six months to all. It also includes local notes on weather, public opinion, an election endorsements by Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club, and education program support.
A letter from former Vermont official Richard A. Snelling argues voters must recall campaign promises to curb taxes and fund education. He criticizes Gov Hoff for not delivering full state aid funds and warns that memory of past statements is essential to prevent politics as a popularity contest. Will Vermonters reward doers with honest governance? Shelburne.
A Vermont letter page argues against Philip H Hoff for U S Senate, praising Winston Prouty’s record and integrity. It contends Hoff lacks proven trust and crisis handling, while Prouty embodies sober leadership. Playboy support for Hoff is noted, prompting a call to reelect Prouty.
A mother praises the rhythm and music classes at Mc Cullough Mansion for preschool and primary children. She urges other mothers to enroll their kids and offers to arrange transportation, listing her phone number 442-3233 and address 311 Washington Ave.
The Banner carries letters from Texas residents commending the editor for highlighting student protests at the University of Houston and condemning denial of justice while defending free speech. Other readers praise Houston’s streets and police for preserving history, noting a visit from Johnstown New York and expressing intent to return.
A Rutland High School honor student on a Vermont Conference of Social Concerns youth panel urged parental honesty and greater community involvement to curb drug use. Panelists criticized drinking parents and stressed improving school guidance, jobs, and civic programs while cautioning against legalization of milder drugs. A Windham College student and Burlington guide shared views on education and youth frustration.
Washington voices condemn a Pentagon ploy to claim defense spending fell while citing a higher share for human resources. Analysts show total defense outlays exceed prior levels, with accounting tricks including trust funds and VA costs under human resources. Real defense spending nears 72 billion, while overall spending rises, and calls for a bigger defense budget persist amid alleged fiscal deceit.
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