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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, excluding Sundays and holidays.
An editorial argues that a limited war fuels economic growth through military spending. It notes unemployment fell from 5.4% in 1964 to 3.8% in March, with unskilled workers and Negro workers improving, and warns prosperity has become tied to pump priming from heavy military outlays.
A columnist argues the United States must temper State Department zeal against Gen. de Gaulle to protect NATO and the Western alliance. France may debate terms of allied defense and possible joint planning, but SAC should remain outside integrated staffs. The piece urges careful negotiation over alliance structure while avoiding anti-De Gaulle hostility.
In a village editorial a North Bennington voice argues the town should not fear the April 26 vote on unification with Bennington. The piece defines the community’s spirit as its greatest asset, a blend of diverse residents working together, preserving Lake Paran, education, and civic cohesion while embracing change.
Editor notes review Taconic Racing and Breeding Association leadership with three original Bennington County members no longer connected. Banner letters urge state nursing home standards, but unsigned. Bennington zoning concerns over Old Bennington village remain airing fears of altering historic zoning for commercial development.
Burlington Free Press argues that safety features and enforceable tire standards do not by themselves reduce highway deaths. It notes seat belt use could cut fatalities by about 35 percent, but current adoption remains low and safety gear may tempt riskier driving.
John Chamberlain argues the United Nations harsher on Rhodesia than on bigger powers. He accuses the U.N. Security Council of hypocrisy for penalizing Rhodesia while ignoring evident aggressors like North Vietnam, Cuba, and Red China. He contrasts Rhodesia’s perceived restraint with the “predatory tigers” the U.N. neglects.
Sidney B Davis District Ranger U S Forest Service Manchester Center urges readers to follow Vermont law 1496 on burning brush and rubbish. The notice explains permit requirements from fire wardens or state foresters and limits on open fires near woodland unless snow covers the site.
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