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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
The column questions Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut over a tax free gift totaling over 100000 from constituents at three testimonial dinners and his firing of a staff member who exposed his records. It argues the episode could spur a mandatory ethics code for Congress and notes similar abuses on Capitol Hill while calling for public acknowledgment of Dodd’s action.
The President argues domestic antiwar criticism stems from race prejudice toward Asians, not a deficit in freedom. He urges shedding the white man’s burden, policing imperial remnants, and liquidating military footholds to let Asia develop freely, arguing military presence fuels suspicion while hindering influence.
A Vermont letter writer recalls becoming a Red Sox fan amid local sandlot days and reflects optimism for 1966. He cites Boston's strong batting power led by Conigliaro and Yastrzemski, improving defense, and solid pitching as reasons the team may rise from a poor finish last season.
Letters to The Banner express frustration with the Bennington U S 7 bypass plan citing traffic blame on 67A, impact on homes and local roads, flood risk, and political pressure. Readers condemn officials while praising engineer Stearns Jenkins and criticizing Commissioner Holden. A second letter criticizes a Human Events report on Communist figures backed by academics and activists.
Stearns Jenkins, planning engineer for the state Highway Department, remained calm under debate during two hearings on a relocated four lane U.S. 7. Residents from Pownal to Manchester asked questions and offered route changes while Jenkins explained factors using maps and charts, earning praise for listening and clarity despite some anger and frustration.
The piece argues Johnson escalated Vietnam with restraint, contrasting with Goldwater’s harsher line. It suggests Morse favored Goldwater, notes selective bombing and defoliation limits, and praises ballot wisdom for U.S. fortune amid the conflict.
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