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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A Bennington editorial argues for a 20 year development program to transform downtown into a regional shopping and commercial center with ample off street parking and a ring road around Putnam Square. It endorses a parking authority, study group for zoning, and practical improvements to attract motorized shoppers while preserving downtown character.
A columnist compares polluted seas in the Aegean and Long Island Sound with urban sprawl and waste, citing Dr. Constantinos Doxiadis on purification and warning that bridges and development threaten Suffolk County and nearby islands. He notes polluted beaches, tankers discharging waste, and a CT governor candidate amid a pollution backdrop.
A Vermont writer defends winter over summer in a breezy column. He praises cold weather, shovel snow, scenic landscapes, fewer mosquitos, and bats, noting winter’s practical comforts and the state’s beauty while joking about summer drawbacks and seasonal quirks.
The Bennington Village water board bans lawn hoses due to drought with Harmon Hill springs and Sucker Pond dipping reservoirs. Morgan Spring is key emergency source. expansion from Woodford urged. Tennis court shortage spurs park plan on Town Farm land. Lions efforts to scrap junk cars noted. Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus reports Ky’s pledge to rejoin South Vietnamese Air Force after 1967 elections.
The Banner prints reader letters praising Tony Davis for his stance on Vermont roadside signs and urging more business support. Loyal Nash of Old Bennington laments highway clutter after travel in Great Britain and favors travel guides over signs. Heopines about property appraisal and questions who should value a home, then signs at 23 Bradford Place Bennington.
Burlington writer describes journey to Addison Vermont where Holger Petersen pitched a plan for a medium security youth facility near Burlington. Town residents and zoning board rejected the proposal 5 to 0, arguing rehabilitation is not Addison’s job while noting economic and social benefits.
A hesitant audience voice from Mrs. Glen Easter echoes concern for youth aid in Addison. The 21 year old farm wife argues support should not be denied to young people who need help, while others reflect on the town’s approach and the impact on community sentiment.
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