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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The legislature funded 34 million for new highways and 5 million for hazardous sections nationwide with 734,000 planned for ten Bennington County projects. Beginning this year through 1969, the program targets danger spots like Death Valley Arlington and the White Rocks curve on Vermont Route 9, aiming to cut crashes on U. S. 7 and other busy stretches until the 1970s. The piece notes spot work is not a substitute for full highways but will improve safety and long range regional travel for residents and tourists alike.
Two Republican contenders for Vermont governor visited Bennington to press their tax stance. Richard Snelling urged a sales tax as a revenue tool while Thomas Hayes argued against it now, favoring other means. Each tied the issue to campaign fortunes and regional highway plans, with local politicians under pressure before the September 13 ballot.
Editor notes praise Greater Bennington Association Merchants Division for promoting public recreation on Town Farm Land. Rotary Club speech by GOP candidate Thomas Hayes cited low partisan activity as voter apathy. The piece urges a new Vermont government attitude and highlights assorted epigrams from Reader's Digest and Argonia Argosy.
Tolman recalls a four day Beers Family Festival in Petersburg New York where 50 tents and 35 cars line rolling fields. He praises the forest stage lit from below and Beers psaltery instrument. Performers range from local amateurs to old pros with bluesy vibes. The event benefits grounds improvements.
Arlington's Jim McCabe notes revised Vermont guide editions struggle with old and new facts. Perkins and Graham offered differing 1789 1797 views on Sunderland and Bennington. Graham praised Vermont beauty while Perkins deprecated manners and food, Ethan Allen, and local towns. authors differ on spelling and tone.
Teresa F. Bove Rutland Vermont writes to thank host families escorts county chairmen and Vermont editors and radio stations for support of the Fresh Air Fund. She notes the Herald Tribune closure raises questions about future publicity but praises the program which brings free vacations to New York children through Vermont networks and Friendly Town partnerships.
The author recalls President Johnson's Burlington visit and praises police for safety, describes a corral in Battery Park with heavy barricades keeping participants 450 feet from the speakers. The piece notes signs advocating peaceful U.S. foreign policy and lightheartedly reflects on corral life before leaving as barricades don’t make a prison.
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