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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
An Albany editorial notes Albert Cree and Gov. Philip Hoff urge regional approaches to electric power in New England and to local government in Vermont. It argues that larger regional utilities and larger local government units can lower costs and improve service by coordinating across towns and states.
Editor notes Bijur Lubricating Corp posts its busiest period with a new night shift to handle orders and hints at expansion in Bennington with job growth. The piece endorses a fulltime pari mutuel racing administrator paid 20000 a year, citing state regulation gaps. It also reflects on future classroom concepts by Nowak and Lawson and local youth reactions.
Impulsive Barry Goldwater has been restrained since last November. The White House faces Viet Nam policy scrutiny as Goldwater’s critics urge tougher action. A Gallup poll shows growing doubt about Democratic restraint on war. McNamara becomes a prominent target amid the campaign’s heated rhetoric.
The piece surveys post election reflections on Republican image and Viet Nam policy, citing Dean Burch and McNamara Taylor assessments. It contrasts military estimates with political realities, notes Lodge’s critique of Vietnamese nationhood, and mentions Goldwater’s stance amid looming strategic decisions. It also highlights Plymouth Vermont restoration efforts tied to Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation and Mrs. Eva Adams MacMillan.
In Plymouth Vermont a foundation plans a museum library near the Coolidge homestead to preserve and interpret local history tied to democratic principles. Key figures include John Coolidge, former presidents, and state properties like the Homestead, Farmer's Museum, and Wilder House. Directors from Colonial Williamsburg have visited to advise preservation efforts, with restoration envisioned as a long-term effort involving multiple properties and funding.
National Observer notes Cargill Company of Minneapolis has developed a rust inhibitor added to winter salt. The product Car guard could reduce rust damage, estimated at up to 100 dollars per car annually in many areas. Officials urged to study its future use.
A vivid portrait of Vermont legislative pages aged 10 to 16, their roles, rules, and pay of 40 dollars weekly. The piece recalls the parties and dinners with the governor, the mix of discipline and mischief, and the unlikely path from page to public life within the State House.
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