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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
NASA announced cancellations of two of the remaining six Apollo moon missions due to funds. The piece argues public enthusiasm for lunar exploration waned after Apollo 11, notes the modest savings, and suggests redirecting focus to earth observation satellites may better serve humanity and the budget.
A letter to the editor argues against allowing Vernon plant radioactive emissions at 10 percent of the AEC limit. It cites Gorman, Tamplin, and others for evidence of cancer and leukemia risks, notes state and federal standards, and questions Public Service Board priorities while warning of rising costs and environmental harm.
Vermont voters turnout topped 70 000 statewide but Barre rejected a Spaulding High School extracurriculars article Alden of Woodstock defeated one of three Windsor County senators amid criticism of age and initiative Alden known as consumer advocate Ralph Nader of Vermont may figure prominently next year.
A Bennington reader urges public access to welfare hearings and defends ANFC recipients. Letters discuss prejudice, democracy, group sports versus modern dance, and the need for open investigations by Montpelier boards. The writer emphasizes legal rights for recipients and taxpayers to ensure fair use of aid.
A local taxpayer voices strong concern about day care funding, arguing that welfare money often supports mothers’ social activities rather than children. He calls for program modification to focus on children, cites instances of mothers leaving children at centers, and urges investigation.
A retrospective look at Life magazine’s 1936 start and its 34 years of photojournalism. The piece surveys scenes from Savoy Ballroom Harlem to riots in Flint and wars in China, noting shifts in portrayal, politics, and social progress while highlighting ongoing racial and international tensions.
Brian Moore and 10 volunteers in Panama faced recall after publishing a letter opposing US involvement in Vietnam. The move sparked a crisis in US prestige, illustrating tensions between free expression and foreign policy constraints. the volunteers believe their actions reflected democracy, while Panamanian officials suggested no interference. The piece notes the hosts’ government stance and the ambassador’s demand for recall.
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