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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Soviet American draft treaty to curb nuclear weapons faces gaps and tough politics amid Vietnam and Middle East tensions. If ratified by major powers, it would bar transfers to nonnuclear states and curb production plans, with peaceful nuclear cooperation offered to signatories.
Bennington school board members acknowledge rising education costs beyond local means as taxpayers face higher bills. Proposals include a 4 percent state sales tax to fund schools, cut local taxes, and shift costs to the state, with critics warning of uniform curricula and statewide plans. The crisis may push regionalization and tighter school budgets amid ongoing war-time fiscal strain.
The Shah of Iran visits as questions mount about US policy in the Middle East amid Vietnam concerns and Senate arms sale limits. He probes commitments, the Iran Soviet deal, and regional flashpoints including Yemen, Turkey, and Pakistan. The visit may spark renewed urgency in Washington.
Stewart Alsop argues that generals are often wrong about wars and civilians dictate policy. He critiques McNamara's Vietnam cost projections, notes bombing limits, and stresses that leadership decisions shape outcomes as much as battlefield luck.
The Burlington Free Press questions whether democracy, peace, and material progress are truly interdependent and exportable. It challenges the idea that US policy should renovate distant societies, noting scarce historical evidence and framing each day as Judgment Day in evaluating foreign aims.
A letter to The Banner details Mary Ellen Rogalski’s severe burns from three weeks ago. She remains at Albany Medical Center Hospital in room K610 with ongoing painful treatments and skin grafts. The writer requests contributions to the Mary Ellen Fund and provides contact names and numbers for donations. It also contains a long excerpt of Bennington town government aims and a note about taxing and public service reform.
Local Armory meeting stirs deer hunters as Rutland Herald reports antlerless season dates. Nov 30 to Dec 6 1967 set with 16000 permits and an expected 6600 antlerless deer. Biologist Ben Day cited. fishing notes update. new Garcia Mitchell 488 reel touted. Remington wind deflection guide offered. Robert Taylor named honorary director of Winchester Claybird Tournament. quirky animal facts in Things You May Not Know.
To the Editor The Banner explains the Bennington Taxpayers Association goals and current aims following repeated inquiries. The statement outlines objectives likely including fiscal responsibility transparency and citizen oversight. The letter underscores community concerns and calls for civic engagement without detailing specific policy measures.
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