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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper issued every day except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
A Woodstock gathering of about 30 Young Republicans shows the party seeking strength after last November's defeat but tilting toward reactionary voices. W Clark Hutchinson's presence highlights tension as moderates remain silent, risking leadership by default to right wing factions.
The Bennington area received nearly an inch of rain easing drought fears. Sage Carl Ramsey reports his robin Ludwig back for summer, as townsfolk note rebounding outdoor activity. A teen work project funded by local groups drew 100 applicants, refuting claims youth refuse work. The Boorn murder case is revisited, and Vermont moves toward abolishing capital punishment for first degree murders.
The Baltimore address marks a shift in tone but not a cease-fire. The U S pursues a political compromise while both sides seek victory on the battlefield. Johnson must transform Saigon into a winner, or risk a broader American war and global instability.
A critique of the Houston Astrodome, arguing that baseball belongs outdoors and cannot be truly appreciated under a plastic roof. The piece laments artificial light, cushioned seating, and climate controlled viewing, contrasting it with traditional stadiums and open skies. It rails against modern comforts altering the essence of the game and the sport’s communal experience.
The Boston Sunday Herald notes the National School Boards Association now accepts that some educational problems transcend local districts and states. It stops short of endorsing Conant’s rural high school consolidation, but signals a shift from pure local control to broader educational reform. The piece urges Vermont legislators to act on merger bills, aligning with Governor Hoff’s reform priorities.
In a letter to The Banner, Esthere Sorrell of Burlington urges Vermonters to push for smaller representation arguing a House of 70 to 100 members would be adequate. She questions current costs and notes the need for open voting as the Reapportionment Committee meets daily.
The April 2 Pravda issue highlights letters to Senator Morse from across the United States that Russia uses to paint a negative view of American patriotism. The piece notes misused correspondence, questions the ethics of publishing private letters, and warns Morse’s naivete could aid Soviet propaganda.
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