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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
4
Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial argues the decade of price rises cannot be blamed primarily on unions. It cites high costs in medical care and auto insurance with limited union influence, and notes declines in prices for some unionized goods due to automation and productivity gains. It urges recognizing broader inflation drivers beyond labor costs.
The piece admires Sunderland voters for approving a bond issue to fund a central school. It comments on modern facilities attracting teachers, notes a Page 7 Banner headline misread as gambling by Grange which clarified it meant aluminum house numbers for rural Vermont residents, and previews a Vermont Land and Taxpayer meeting at Randolph Center. It also jokes about Apollo 8 travel plans and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
J Duncan Campbell outlines views on Bennington governance in a letter to The Banner. He argues for a five or seven member board with district representation, warns of overreliance on a town manager, and calls for lawful framing of districts and possible legislative action.
A Vermont reader lauds Walter Blucher, a renowned planner now based in Arlington, for offering free quarter-time consulting to communities. The writer notes many officials lack his depth, urging officials at all levels to seek such expertise to untangle zoning laws and planning challenges.
Nixon era battles over the Office of Economic Opportunity intensify as governors and lawmakers push to abolish or reconfigure the agency. A Rhodes report urges abolition. a bipartisan study examines OEO funded programs in multiple cities. Bertrand Harding seeks cautious reform amid political pushback.
The text notes that Harding could lose his job as OEO director, a post he was nominated for last July by President Johnson. The Senate did not confirm him, but the position can be filled by a Nixon appointee.
In a Bennington county letter to The Banner the writers urge unity to support George Sleeman for superintendent. They argue he already serves effectively and should be appointed, noting his dedication to students and readiness to lead the district. The writers emphasize education as youth’s path to tomorrow and appeal for local confidence in local educators.
Paris hosts new level talks on Vietnam as four parties await Ky's delegation. Observers warn progress may wait weeks while Saigon hesitates and leaders weigh concessions for de escalation and a possible staged troop withdrawal.
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