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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Congressional investigators pursue a broader look at NASA and North American Aviation amid ties to Bobby Baker and Serv-U, seeking the 15 month old Phillips report critical of North American. The Times notes linkages to Kerr and lobby financing, suggesting politics influenced the Apollo award and performance standards.
Bennington selectmen move toward a townwide vote on funding a 10 inch feeder pipe from Hicks Corners to the Globe Union plant using 31000 from a flood control fund. The plan aims to serve Flats homes and businesses with domestic use and fire protection while considering a Town Water Committee to study distribution and future needs.
Fischetti and other taxpayers back Bolles Brook work and faster water supply. Voters on May 9 may decide reallocating 31 000 from flood control to water pipes as selectmen push for a townwide system. Arthur Wikken den urged lay citizens join the water committee to include outside town interests and broaden understanding of distribution challenges. The paper supports forming a long range committee with lay and water board members.
The article argues SEATO allies should revise strategic aims as Hasluck rebukes Western powers for lacking combat presence in Asia. It questions President Johnson's decision to pursue a war of attrition in Vietnam and urges finding a decent, honorable exit. It frames U S strategy as a major dilemma for Washington and London.
The piece argues that the United States must defend Australia and New Zealand from a Pacific position, while warning against permanent U.S. forces in Vietnam. It notes Hanoi’s supply lines via China and the Soviet bloc could undermine U.S. strategy, calls for revising Westmoreland’s objectives, and cites views from figures like Sterling Tucker and Rev. Denis Janney.
A writer laments the possible loss of the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier amid a wave of modern destruction. He argues for preserving history over bulldozing progress, urging readers to rally those who oppose the new post office and parking lot replacements. He recalls memories of the Pavilion and wishes for a more hopeful, practical preservation.
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison seeks to reopen the Kennedy case amid contrasting theories. Mark Lane argues anti Castro Cuban forces helped kill Kennedy while Perry Russo links Ferrie to Castro ties. Ochsner and Scannell Butler caution against departing from the Warren Commission. The piece probes conspiracy notions and a tense atmosphere.
Humorous anecdote recalls a vain opera singer forced to follow a dog act on a television variety show. The dog act drew mild applause but the star received a standing ovation. The dog trainer quipped that future acts would be dogs if audience demand continued.
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