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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Bennington High School editorial argues the fight between local teens was a timeless instinct rather than a new plague, warns that future clashes could be deadly, and urges immediate de escalation, adult oversight, and a cross town committee to prevent another outbreak.
The nation is embracing country voice from the South and West as country music stars Robbie Gentry and Glen Campbell gain appeal for youth. True Grit, a 14 year old Arkansas girl’s adventure, climbs best seller lists alongside Airport and Couples, signaling a broader recognition of homespun culture across the United States.
The piece argues two questions face presidential conventions: the kind of president desired and the party’s identity amid turmoil. It outlines five essential presidential qualities: knowledge and insight, character and courage, maturity and judgment, command, and ability to relate to all people, plus the role of the president as a unifying national symbol.
In the Manchester Banner, a reader letter summarizes the First Conference on Early Childhood Services led by the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth. Highlights include Gov. Hoff’s opening, Pre K arguments by Prof. Flemnie Kittrell, and international observations from Norway Sweden the United Kingdom and the Philippines.
A Bennington reader urges parents to unite and guide teens after a MAUHS dance fight ended with a gunshot. She argues police rely on community support, calls for parental responsibility, and questions how to engage in youth activities while stressing firmness, respect, and lawful conduct. Mrs. Leonard Laflamme signs the appeal.
Gov Hoff calls Vietnam war immoral, agitates readers to weigh if the term fits both sides. The letter outlines U.S. policy since Diem’s 1963 murder, Harriman’s cable, and the rise of Communist power, then contrasts with Margar ite Higgins and Linus Pauling at Windham College amid antiwar sentiment.
Senator George McGovern outlines a four point plan to tackle the urban crisis by improving farm conditions. He calls for parity income supports, expanded farm credit, a strategic grain reserve, and rural rehabilitation with tax incentives to shift economic activity toward rural areas. He warns of declining farm numbers and potential shortages of trained agriculturalists if farmers do not receive fair returns.
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