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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Residents condemn the deliberate loss of two silver maples in front of the YMCA on Main Street. The author calls for action if legal violations or shade-tree ordinances were breached and urges the town to prevent a repeat of such vandalism.
A guest editorial debunks claims Route 9 is a bad road, recounting a Wilmington trip that finds it pleasant with light midweek traffic. It toys with alternatives, noting high costs of widening or a cross-state four-lane, and ends by jokingly suggesting warning signs to deter drivers.
A veteran observer argues that Republicans court the affluent and middle class by stoking fear of disorder and radicals. The piece traces how Reagan era rhetoric reframes voters, portraying Democrats as the underclass while appealing to a self-interested majority through simple, cynical messaging.
A reader criticizes new dog leash rules accusing some owners of flouting the law. They complain of roaming dogs, pollution, and cost to taxpayers, suggesting penalties or welfare department payment as remedies. The writer urges responsible pet walking and enforcement by the dog constable George Rogers.
Mount Anthony students and teachers have covered 119 miles on the Long Trail by Monday morning, amid a bold educational experiment viewed as beyond conventional schooling. Community leaders report the venture strengthens student learning while officials witness town and school support in the woods, with plans for Killington next.
The piece notes Vermont foliage turning colors as fall begins on September 23, with a sunrise equinox and hints of frost. It blends reflections on seasonal tasks like tomato storage, Halloween prep, and household fixes, plus family visits, weather shifts, and a letter from Racine about staying connected to the Bennington Banner.
The piece argues Charles Lindbergh’s wartime acts and motives are scrutinized as he releases journals from 1938 to 1945. It notes prior antiwar criticism, discusses his Berlin mission to urge Jewish emigration, and weighs his warnings about totalitarian threats against Allied strategy and postwar consequences. It highlights support for his decency and patriotism while inviting reflection on alternative wartime choices.
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