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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Shaftsbury must keep its zoning plan to guide future growth, protect scenic rural charm, and prevent unwanted land uses as nearby towns expand. It warns rescinding would expose the town to developed pressure, misuses by speculators, and loss of community identity.
In a San Francisco club scene and California primary chatter, Nixon projects a middle path, urging fiscal restraint and law and order. Comparisons to Dewey highlight a warm, open stance as he aims to mobilize moderates, while warning that a major crisis before November could upend the race.
A humorous medical essay likens trout fever to a stubborn ailment affecting anglers in late winter and spring. The narrator details quirky symptoms such as distraction, hiding in attics and garages, and compulsive gear handling. Personal anecdotes describe anglers chasing fish, mishaps on streams, and the disease’s persistence with few cures.
In Boston, pretrial motions in the antidraft case against Dr. Benjamin Spock and four others reflect fading public attention as peace talks advance. Spectators are outnumbered by defendants. Griswold argues the law still punishes illegal means, while the moral debate echoes Thoreau Gandhi and Dr. King.
The Burlington Free Press reflects on readers responses to a governor Hoff proposal to move Negro children from city ghettos to Vermont. It praises the diverse letters, especially from youth, noting they renew hope and suggest schools and parents may be improving. It laments political rhetoric as wind.
New York report surveys Indiana politics as May 7 primary nears. Gov. Branigin enjoys party support while Kennedy and McCarthy push bold campaigns. Editors worry about the rise of TV driven campaigns and the possible end of machine politics if Indiana signals a shift. Marshall McLuhan’s ideas on TV influence loom over the race.
Letters to The Banner roil over racism in Vermont citing Mrs Federico and a Nazi comparison while outlining dairy price shifts and a March 21 agreement among 18 of 19 Northeast co operatives. A public meeting April 26 in Castleton Corners will explain co op actions benefiting Northeast dairymen and oppose funding pressure.
To the Editor, a note highlighting a few bright spots amid concern for Vermont dairy farmers. It contrasts with broader press warnings of a dark dairy future, suggesting hopeful signs on the horizon.
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