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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued from Bennington Vermont except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington VT 05201.
A Mt. Anthony Union study panel weighs a possible merger of K 12 districts to form a single super district with one school board. Proponents argue it would equalize opportunities and expand access to high school resources. critics warn on local control and funding. The plan envisions gradual steps, starting with Bennington Southwest and South Supervisory Unions, sharing staff and curricula to build toward a district-wide union.
Editor notes urge the Vermont Expo Advisory Board to move the Montreal pavilion to Vermont citing its historic value and 2 million visitors already served. The $350,000 structure could host a permanent Vermont exhibit, with potential uses across the state.
A series of letters to The Banner criticizes antiwar protests as aiding Communists and urges peaceful action by withdrawing from public vigil sites. Richard V. Perrott, Bennington, argues vigilants disrupt public order and advocate private prayer for peace. Roy P. Fairfield, Putney, denounces war taxes and escalating Vietnam policy, urging citizen outcry and de escalation.
Reader letter cites a July Journal quote attributed to Rev Otis Moss Jr discussing the white community learning the fear and terror African Americans have endured. The Rev Moss spoke at a hearing in Cincinnati with additional attribution to Verder Elwells Shaftsbury.
A visitor from North Shire to Bennington's Battle Day parade thanks the organizers and especially the Bennington firemen for planning and hard work that made the weekend a real celebration. She notes it was nice to see locals like Mrs. Don B Otis of Manchester in the parade.
Mrs M J Federico denounces silent vigil urging kneel and pray out loud. Letter writer Mrs Samuel M Rounds of 134 West Main Street Bennington endorses outspoken prayer as the greatest expression.
A reader recalls Nancy Otis's Banner feature on Hancock Shaker Village during its Kitchen Festival. The piece highlights the gardens, Colonial-style buildings, and Shaker craftsmanship. It notes practical innovations like bed wheels and flat brooms, the Brick Dwelling kitchen, and the 150-year history shaping lasting quiet industry.
Washington debate centers on 10 percent surcharge with Henry Reuss pressing tax reform to close loopholes. Proposals include cutting oil depletion, tightening estate capital gains, ending unlimited charitable deductions, and ending tax exempt private bonds to raise billions, while Treasury calls reform unlikely.
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