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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The editorial lauds the Soviet leadership since Khrushchev and notes Brezhnev and Kosygin stressing peace and economic development. It cites a call to ease the arms race and focus on consumer production, while acknowledging stern rhetoric on the Vietnam War and a strict cultural policy. The piece ends by highlighting an earnest push for nonviolent settlement with capitalists.
In Bennington a longtime school nurse Frances Gibney fears losing her post as the Bennington Graded School directors, now in the merged district, reject her employment. Critics call for fair process and clearer explanations, urging reform of personnel practices to avoid such “untidy situations” during reorganizations. The Vietnam piece notes U.S. strategy relies on South Vietnamese leaders to curb Buddhist discontent and avoid civil war, signaling cautious steps ahead.
A satirical note contrasts rainmaking with U S choices in South Vietnam. It argues against direct control and calls for accepting self determination for Saigon while warning of political and human costs, noting Ho Chi Minh as the region’s only clear leader and urging letting South Vietnam chart its own path.
Letters defend Vermont’s scenery against ugly clutter and warn of possible higher rules. They urge individual responsibility for property appearance, praise Mr. Grimm’s photography, and caution about imposing new laws to protect tourism.
A reader criticizes Institutions Commissioner John V. Woodhull over a proposed open correctional center at Randolph, questioning secrecy around a $70,000 treatment center and advocating work programs for youths. The letter, from Malvine Cole of Montpelier, stresses community benefit and rehabilitation.
A student reflects on the Vietnam War debate, citing sources from M Sivaram and Marguerite Higgins. The piece critiques moralizing stances, praises balanced reporting, and condemns draft-card burning while naming Felix Greene and other observers. It urges reading Marguerite Higgins and Sivaram for informed views.
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