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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
A reader letter discusses fears that modern regulatory governance erodes individual liberty. It cites freedoms gained in travel education and personal choice while noting lost rights in pollution, labor standards, wage law, safety rules, and anti cheating measures. The piece urges public debate on where to draw the line between rights and government control.
The White House postponed visits by Pakistan and India leaders, drawing claims of bias and insult. Shastri calls the U.S. stance a cancellation while Ayub Khan’s government hints at damaged relations. Critics say the move damages goodwill and feeds fear Johnson ignores allies in Vietnam policy.
A sharp critique argues that the domino theory misreads Asia. It states the United States is increasingly isolated in Vietnam and faces broad opposition from major Asian powers except Japan, urging a fundamental shift toward genuine understanding and equality with Asian nations.
The Banner notes the Senior Girl Scouts of Vermont conference at Cliffside Country Club Burlington April 23 24 25 with 85 girls 10 advisors led by Linda Adams Barre as Vermont senior planning board vice president. Workshops cover job interviews adjustment college concerns public speaking and teenage issues. The event ends with troop talent night and 13 graduating seniors receive certificates and pins.
The note warns of a Monday civil defense practice alert and reports a statewide alert will show officials are alert. It highlights $28 million spent on Vermont hospitals in 18 years, noting Newport and St Johnsbury space shortages, with Bennington cited as fully met. It also covers Mt Anthony Union School Board plans for a new building and a public meeting to discuss proposals. United Counseling Service plans to retain a fundraising consultant to boost donations.
The letter argues against boycotts and plant pickets affecting Selma Alabama, criticizing vindictive actions and urging protection of voting rights. It cites Elizabeth Hardwick and The New York Review, questions ends of protest, and warns that violence cannot redeem democracy. It notes the broader impact on civil rights and Fazed by tone and urgency.
A New York column argues Secretary Wirtz misread farm labor needs by banning Mexican braceros and portrays him as stubborn despite mounting evidence that California and Florida crops require labor. It notes Florida's compromise to keep West Indians, California pressure, and hints at possible relief while questioning Wirtz's humility.
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