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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 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 piece reflects on Gamal Abdel Nasser's influence as a unifying Arab figure whose death unsettles hopes for Middle East peace. It notes his charisma, mixed record, and the vacuum his passing creates, questioning whether any current leader can sustain a settlement with Israel without facing mass opposition.
The Putnam Square cynic criticizes Vermont Republican ads stressing the sales tax. Mae LaFlamme's letter causes local stir, with Mt Anthony students defending their school. The note references Faith Prior and Consumers Union board results with Ralph Nader atop votes, ending with a mock sharp remark from the Wall Street Journal.
Readers at Mt Anthony Union High School debate school identity and free electives in letters to the editor. Dorothy Scotten and Wanda Muckle defend teachers while challenging claims about communism and moral judgment, urging focus on character over appearance.
A North Bennington reader defends Mt. Anthony Union High School teachers amid Mrs. LaFlamme's Sept 28 letter. The writer praises the overtaxed, overcrowded school, notes a new committee to prevent past mistakes, and urges parents to join. The letter stresses teachers’ dedication and questions unfounded rumors.
A former Mt Anthony student defends teachers and criticizes a Banner letter by Mrs LaFlamme. The writer rejects claims of socialism and moral decay, defending classroom conduct and arguing discipline lies with parents. The piece laments sensationalism and urges measured, evidence based discussion.
Student MARK S. DAIGNEAULT defends MAUHS against anti Communist labels. He argues the school offers diverse subjects and upholds constitutional rights, urging open minded dialogue with Mrs LaFlamme and emphasizing pride in the school and its administration. He notes Hitler history mention as part of study and asserts not a radical.
In a 1959 career guidance book, editors dispute women entering newspaper work with harsh male biased quotes. Agnes Smedley and other female journalists face limited odds, while Vermont reporters Mavis Doyle Brenda Morrissey and Betsy Samuelson escaped the era’s gatekeeping.
President Nixon urges Congress to enact the occupational health and safety bill, citing worker deaths and injuries. Senators Dominick and Scott obstruct floor action with delays and amendments while Williams leads the bill amid industry lobbying and calls for federal enforcement over state systems. A related note mentions a woman canceling a birthday dinner due to missing credit cards.
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