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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner editorial page outlines daily opinions from the Banner Publishing Corporation based at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The editorials reflect the voice of the local press and discuss issues of public interest currently debated in the Vermont community.
The Nixon administration shows discord on Vietnam as officials issue conflicting signals. Defense Secretary Laird and Senate Minority Leader Scott clash over cease fire while Vice President Agnew targets protesters. The White House stays mostly silent as the public doubts the president’s plan.
The Springfield Union urges wide circulation of Bennington’s permanent zoning map and ordinance. It warns the public and the planning commission to hold public hearings before final action, noting that current secrecy risks imposed restrictions and a loss of public trust.
Charles E. Capriola Jr. cites a published error in The Banner urging correction of omitted lines from a letter headed Why New Revolution Would Fail. The reprint attacks include references to James Dean of Bennington and perceived sub cultures, plus jabs at Spiro Agnew and individuals Arthur Schlesinger Jr. John K. Galbraith and Greg Guma. Birch Drive.
Reader letters discuss war policy and a poem on peace amid Vietnam era tensions. Mary Hall argues peace costs lives and questions a hidden price, while Sue Hall and Shaftsbury comment on moratoriums and public opinion shifting toward disengagement and a withdrawal deadline by 1970.
Senator Edmund S. Muskie criticizes pollution and crowded cities while reflecting on societal damage. Golda Meir, premier of Israel, states a desire to avoid wars even when victory seems possible, in remarks at Middlebury College.
An open letter from the Committee for the Propagation of Stereotypes claims a survey shows 51 percent of Americans trust comic books over TV and newspapers to explain current events. It argues the masses prefer simple slogans and risk-taking action, urging leaders to abandon complexity and return to a supposed past America.
In Stevens Point Wisconsin 250 high school juniors and seniors from Wisconsin's Seventh district attended a Laird Youth Leadership Foundation workshop. They debated morality dress codes censorship drugs and Vietnam questions to Health Secretary Robert Finch and Melvin Laird. The tone was thoughtful and hopeful about rational responses to social change.
John Chamberlain argues ethnic voting and the new populism shape multiple city races from Atlanta to Los Angeles. In New York City polls, Marchi and Lindsay vie amid ethnic undercurrents as the author urges voters to judge candidates as individuals rather than ethnic blocs.
A shopper notes a department store clerk's calm, friendly demeanor despite rude customers. She spots contrasting dark earrings reading IN and OUT. The WSJ recalls a hiring editor urging references from three ministers, noting the office does not operate Sundays.
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