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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper except Sundays and holidays, issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, presenting local news and notices.
Editorial argues for ending the national-origin quota system as House passage and Senate subcommittee backing indicate a major reform. The proposed system would set annual immigration at about 350,000, a 17 percent rise from 300,000, with moral gains outweighing fears of a flood of newcomers. It notes current totals and exemptions, including Latin Americans, and criticizes the 1920 base for fairness.
The proposed law raises non Latin quota levels to 170000 with first come first served visas capped at 20000 per nation. Close relatives admitted unlimitedly while Canada and Latin America face 120000 limit. Priorities favor skilled entrants. impact on Canada Latin America expected minimal.
Roy Marsden notes deer season talk may be premature yet frost hints at hunting and football. East Haven residents show mixed views on Goddard College opening a branch at the abandoned radar site, with town officials leaning toward a productive reuse. Cpl Edward Prescott promotes safe driving while Myron Cook and Rev Donald Thompson face harassment in the Vermont Mississippi project context.
Excerpts of Vincent L. Broderick’s address warn commanders they are answerable to the people of New York and must uphold discipline. He states officers must avoid popularity contests, end racial bias, prevent abuse, and reject any sense of superiority tied to shield status. He demands immediate removal for misconduct.
A London column argues that Britain must sustain its presence in Southeast Asia to avoid collapse as Singapore secedes, warning that without a united Anglo American approach the West risks losing influence. It calls for new power arrangements, possibly joint US UK bases or a UN arm, to prevent isolation.
The Bard on Lake Champlain festival in Vermont grew from $1.50 tickets to tiered $2.50 and $3 pricing, becoming a fully professional equity theatre with an actors corps. Since 1960 I’ve attended yearly, witnessing new casts sustain the festival's magic. The intimate arena draws strong performances of Shakespeare with lasting scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, Othello, and The Merchant of Venice, notably Shylock.
Rockefeller may decide not to seek re election after private polls show a decline in popularity, mainly upstate, influenced by the new sales tax. If he stays undecided, the 1966 legislature adjournment could trigger his retirement and a revamped Republican ticket.
Washington dispatch says Impact, a 100-person Texas town near Abilene, voted to legalize liquor and beer, becoming the region’s lone wet spot. Two liquor stores now pull in about $2.5 million annually as the town booms and eyes industrial diversification under its mayor.
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