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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont. It serves as the community newspaper for Bennington and surrounding areas with local news, notices, and republication of regional events.
The piece argues the United States cannot wage both wars effectively. It cites Fulbright linking riots to Vietnam and notes budget imbalances since 1946, with large military spending versus social programs. It highlights urban Negro unemployment, undercounted figures, and calls for federal works programs and Humphe y era remarks as solutions.
The Banner reports Bennington College graduates attend a two week alumnae seminar on campus studying art, literature, and foreign policy. Women return with families, engage with faculty on projects, and the piece suggests such programs may become a common post graduation practice across colleges. The note also covers Judge Fienberg on egg throwing, Battle Day events in Bennington and Walloomsac, and reminders of school registration marking summer's end.
In a reflective piece, the author argues Soviet dual policy uses co existence to mask expansion from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Latin America. It warns against underestimating Moscow s willingness to back independence movements while backing Castro and keeping troops out of direct conflicts.
The Atlantic Waterfowl Council recommends continuing last year’s special black duck season as a guide for 1967, with U.S. states awaiting federal decisions. Vermont seasons for rails woodcock and Wilson snipe are set in fall. duck and goose seasons will be announced after federal options. A public hearing is scheduled in Montpelier on August 31. The piece also covers home air gun use for beginners, safety notes, and family-friendly target practice as a pathway to outdoor shooting. The author predicts a possible antlerless deer season in Vermont, with decisions pending Fish and Game Board and Legislative Interim Committee after hearings conclude. The department urges hunters to wait for formal announcements.
Washington profile on Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, detailing his push to expand Job Corps, open unused military and private facilities for urban youths, keep Camp Roosevelt open, and urge 12 month schooling to curb vandalism. The piece notes mixed gains in youth employment, ongoing tensions with critics, and his relentless energy.
A reader from the U.S. Naval Academy argues against Elizabeth Dwyer's scathing denunciation of Boy Scouts. He cites Eagle Scouts in his class, mocks the World Jamboree with frozen dinners, and urges readers to find out if Scouting is headed in the wrong direction. The writer defends Scout principles and calls for inquiry before attacking columnists.
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