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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper published at 425 Main Street Bennington. It releases every day except Sundays and holidays and is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation with editorial content across pages.
The article traces draft inequities favoring college deferments and discusses proposed fixes. It highlights McNamara and Eisenhower calls for universal service or training, including a 49 week universal military training plan and options for voluntary peace missions, as a path to equity and broader readiness.
A column critiques Jonathan Daniels for speculating about a rumored romance between F D R and Lucy Mercer. It argues historians should weigh evidence objectively, not gossip for sales. The piece cites Harding letters and the Frick v Stevens case to illustrate handling sensitive biographical material and defends privacy unless public interest demands disclosure.
Editor notes that iconic Vermont vistas are being spoiled by shrubs and abandoned fields. A county plan with federal aid aims to restore open land. Also congratulates Sister Julia Marie on becoming St. Joseph College president and notes public swimming pool funding concerns in Bennington.
The piece argues HUAC hearings broadcast leftist hostility and violent scenes to the world, aiding Communist blocs by portraying Americans as repressive. It highlights Fulbright's criticism, calls Western Europe wary of American disorder, and mocks witnesses and casting as hostile to the democratic process.
Letters respond to Lawrence E. Harrington calling The Banner pro Communist and defend editorial values on HUAC and civil liberties. A retired engineer argues for a two lane highway plan variant using Linde concept, favoring cost efficiency and regional traffic capacity, with critique of Plans A and B and support for Plan F.
The piece notes renewed tensions as Rep. Joe Pool warns against suppressing dissent while critics accuse others of trying to halt troop movements. As Vietnam costs and U S troop levels rise, emotions in hearings grow, and television coverage highlights calls to jail dissenters.
A Vermont reader urges a state sweepstakes backed by publicity to fund schools taxes and road upgrades, arguing gambling revenue could boost racing and end opposition to a sales tax. The letter contrasts with The Banner’s stance and cites New Hampshire experiences as a caution. A brief domestic scene follows about a husband’s plan to punch his brother but is discouraged by his wife.
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