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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A critique of recent urban riots shows their roots in rage and despair of slum Negroes. Watts and Chicago demonstrate rising black nationalism, while MLK warns every city with big Negro populations sits on a powder keg. A massive program to erase slums, boost education, jobs, and city renewal is urged to prevent division.
Washington argues growing water scarcity demands bold federal action beyond conventional measures. The piece surveys Colorado River power dams, Grand Canyon issues, and interregional disputes with the Northwest over Columbia River supplies, urging a rapid, wide reform blending new tech like desalination with traditional工程 solutions.
Editor notes Democrat Robert F. Kearns campaigns to Montpelier on behalf of workers farmers and homemakers in the Bennington Woodford district. Wedding coverage includes Pat and Luci Nugent honeymoon in the Bahamas amid persistent publicity. Bennington Electronics Little League earns undefeated season praise. Rotary Lions clash Aug 21 in a slow pitch clash. Village firemen win Maxim Trophy and rural firemen collect major trophies at state convention.
A Searsburg reader recalls observing a rare fire lookout glow on Stratton Mountain as the sun sank behind the hills. The piece blends community life with encounters with fire lookout Robert Reed and notes a shared passion for nature and skating.
Robert J. Gilroy, chairman of the Greater Bennington Association Tourist Bureau, argues against The Banner's editorial stance on outdoor advertising. He asserts tourism as Vermont’s core industry, cites national hearings under Public Law 89 285, and calls for balanced, bilateral reporting to avoid harming motel services and local tourism.
A citizen submits verses seeking a singable new national anthem tune. The draft praises the United States with imagery of liberty landscapes and asks to foster a civilized union. It envisions removing prejudice and ending wars to bring peace among nations.
Tony Davis of Benn Barry Shop Shaftsbury argues for sign plazas to replace billboards and clutter. He contends placemaking would preserve Vermont scenery, redirect ad spend to tourist guides, and let merchants rent plaza space for a nominal yearly fee.
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