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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 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 Open Housing fight rages over Title VI of the civil rights bill. The Mathias amendment waives discrimination limits for one family homes and small four unit buildings, shelving a strong open housing clause. Real estate interests lead a push to scuttle the amendment and Title VI, risking further unrest in Negro communities as faith in white majorities wanes.
Editors note that a new Vermont anti-billboard amendment allows up to 300 square feet in commercial zones, enabling an advertiser near Interstate 89 in Waterbury to place a large sign. Officials say more signs are en route, and readers expect lawmakers to correct the provision in Montpelier this winter.
Fischetti floods commercial highways with signs while Joe Caracciola seeks a state legislature seat. Republicans field a full slate for the district's six seats as only incumbent George Van Santvoord and challenger Hugh Clark have filed for the Democrats, with a looming deadline and possible write-in nominations for Hoff and Johnson.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak argue the Sept. 11 vote in South Viet Nam could expose Viet Cong weakness. They detail attacks on nationalist party offices in Quang Tri, noting sabотage aims to suppress turnout and test the government’s legitimacy as 4–5 million voters participate. They view a strong turnout as a defeat for the Viet Cong and a vindication of Johnson policy.
A Bennington County resident weighs the clash over rerouting US 7 to ease tourist traffic while sparing homes. The piece notes the old road stays, traffic bottlenecks persist, and the North Bennington spur could destroy the historic railroad station seen as an eyesore.
Gerald Raftery librarian Arlington submits a letter to the Banner criticizing highway planners for valuing regional needs over local communities. He cites Arlington and Sunderland residents, noting the northern route would harm tax bases and ignore local traffic patterns while the southern path would do less harm and be cheaper.
U S Interior official aid prompt may prompt four lane U S 7 near Kenneth Noland home The Gulley farm in Shaftsbury could become a Frost memorial if redesigns ease access A clash over preserving the poet’s former home pits private residence rights against state highway plans The Banner reports possible highway revision hinges on traffic engineering cost and public access plans
The wedding is nearing with high fashion talk and rumors about the gown cake and honeymoon. Dick West notes intense media buzz and unlikely tips while joking about coverage and potential nationwide differences. Local readers get a playful behind the scenes peek.
A reader from Bennington protests perceived injustices against teachers by school boards and authorities. He cites his wife’s decades of teaching, credentials, and a dismissal as evidence that teachers are unfairly treated, urging accountability and security for educators. The piece ends with a humorous quip and an International Teamster credit.
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