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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A Harris Poll shows most Americans believe rivers and lakes near them are polluted and express anger at industry. The piece credits federal action for sparking broad anti pollution sentiment, arguing government funding has begun nationwide abatement efforts and could drive future progress.
The Vermont Republican leadership convention failed to unify the party or prevent a divisive gubernatorial primary between Richard Snelling allied and Thomas L Hayes. The costly pre primary contest contradicted aims, prompting the GOP State Committee to reject bills creating a convention system for candidate selection.
In Bennington this week, 102-foot by 30-ton T shaped concrete slabs for Mt Anthony Union High School’s auditorium and gymnasium arrive, signaling rapid progress on the new school. The scene along Main Street boosts hopes the badly needed facility will be finished soon.
A Washington piece argues the Warren Commission verdict that Kennedy was killed by Oswald alone remains disputed abroad. It suggests reopening the case or forming an independent, reputable agency to review new interpretations and any future evidence, while acknowledging doubts may persist.
In LANDGROVE a critic cites James Fenimore Cooper and his fears of democracy turning to leveling, laments the fading of Cooper beside Twain and Whitman, and questions Gov. Connally's stance on the Kennedy assassination and the Warren Report while arguing for truth over expediency. The piece links nineteenth century warnings to contemporary debates on liberty, authenticity, and public morals.
Norman Lariviere of Shaftsbury recalls Robert Brock who taught for ten years at The Banner era. The letter praises Brock for dedication loyalty and patient kindness toward students and colleagues and laments his sudden death as a deep loss to all who knew him.
Edward S. Maxwell WFLY program manager Troy New York asks The Banner to publish a regular schedule listing for the Bennington area listeners. He invites readers to write to the editor expressing interest in the listing.
A 1967 outlook argues the West is, despite Red Russia and Red China’s growing fragility, choosing to prop up Eastern Europe and hamper true independence. It notes U S and UN efforts to leverage Moscow for Vietnam peace, strident moves in Strasbourg to curb renewal efforts, and a push toward ad hoc tolerance of Communist regimes. It also warns that easing pressures may speed breakups, urging decisive pushes toward freedom rather than propping up totalitarian systems.
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