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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation. It is based at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, serving as the local news outlet.
A plan to carve a federal Adirondack Mountains National Park would encompass the state park’s 6 million acres, serving up to 100 million people within a day’s drive. Critics warn federal roads could damage wilderness, but supporters argue safeguarding the land from private development is essential. success hinges on new laws and negotiated safeguards.
Washington June report portrays Charles de Gaulle's enduring anti American stance as he derides the United States and discusses Europe, Canada and Quebec in a sweeping critique. It notes his push for national grandeur, a small nuclear force, and friction over Israel and Arab-Israeli tensions. The piece frames his late career as swimming against the current of history.
Careful nighttime driving can reduce wildlife fatalities on rural highways. Rabbits foxes raccoons squirrels cats and dogs are common roadkill, deer require warden response, and drivers should slow or stop for safety. Gale Meadow pond sharks trout and new bullhead intrusion raises questions about trout diet and local beaver pond ecology. Bennington pheasant fund drive succeeds, enabling flight birds for hunters this fall. Red and Gun Club meet next Monday at Shaftsbury clubhouse at 8 with inviting attendance.
A Riverhead clipping and letters debate fluoride in water, health impacts, and the role of private water interests. The piece argues against compulsory fluoride and questions public funding, noting rising private water industry growth and bottling trends as lawmakers stall. It highlights figures on treatment spending and predicts private firms may outpace government in solving water problems.
The Banner notes Charlene Kittel poses with Old Bennington’s Catamount as Bennington Battle Day nears. Firefighters plan a parade and festivities, while locals debate taxes and warnings about socialism and communism linger from a North Adams visitor.
Comment decisions are not the association’s concern and opponents should press rulings through political activity or specialized groups. The taxpayers group should focus on tax problems to serve members and other taxpayers, as Supt. Kelley announces expected surpluses in the Southwest Supervisory Union building fund and operating budget, hinting at a year-end balance and relief for property owners.
Flora Lewis reports in The New Yorker Reporter at Large on Israel Arab war Brig. General Ariel Sharon and his claim that Egyptian commanders lack fighting spirit. He recalls a prior campaign where Egyptian forces were quickly defeated, noting Egyptians blamed Jewish tactics for the rapid loss and praising Israeli discipline.
Evalyn and Edwin Peterson of Bennington respond to Elizabeth Dwyer’s column on sissy Boy Scouts praising the 14 000 scouts at Farragut State Park Idaho and the Vermont Eagle Scout who joined the Host Troop. They quote Dean Rusk on friendship and urge pride in American scouts learning love and peace.
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