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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
4
Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201. The notice lists the newspaper’s frequency and corporate address for historical reference.
The Village Trustees name William H. Fox longtime officer and assistant chief to replace the deceased Edward L. Silver. The move signals trust in Fox to manage staffing up to 11 officers, push for salary reviews, institute training, and prepare for potential government changes and expanded duties as the area grows.
The Burlington Free Press argues Vermont legislators should not tackle national Vietnam or dissent issues during the session. It criticizes a late public Senate hearing, questions the resolution’s sense, and mocks the stance on protest. The editorial also notes beer can litter and rising drinking and driving on U.S. routes, calling it a growing national pastime.
MARQUIS CHILDS reports in Los Angeles that California Democrats and Republicans see President Johnson faltering if the election were held now. Voters cite the Vietnam war, domestic cutbacks, high prices and the credibility gap as key issues. Democrats split, but many favor escalation while fearing the Johnson persona and secrecy affect trust. Johnson plans a June fund raiser, with ticket drives at high prices amid uncertainty.
The piece traces California politics from Los Angeles to the national scene with Curtis LeMay as a potential GOP contender for Kuchel's seat and Rachel’s campaign backed by Spencer Roberts. It notes Brown's legacy, Yorty and Johnson tensions, and the growing influence of TV in campaigns as water projects and S&L charters reshape the political economy.
A columnist muses on hawk and dove symbols for peace, critiques presidential speech on dissent, and links Vietnam era sacrifice to the broader question of whether peace requires fighting or self sacrifice. The piece notes a Mobilization of pacifist activists at the UN and San Francisco and reflects on martyrdom in pursuing peace.
Long Bennington school history outlines the shift from Union Academy on Union Street to a graded system in 1870, the 1950s unionization efforts, and multiple building additions. Notes chronicling Trustee efforts, bond defeats, and persistent citizen activism shaping Bennington’s school district and facilities.
The writer from Bennington requests reader input on a club for separated and divorced people. She jokes about renaming it Margaret's Lonely Hearts Club and suggests mail correspondence for 18 or older members, inviting letters to her at 125 LeBlanc Ave.
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