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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Economist Arthur F. Burns argues the military industrial complex is larger and more influential than thought. He cites an $80 billion defense budget with $100 billion when including debt interest, veterans benefits, and space research, and warns of inflation, distortions in business-government relations, and a shift of workers to war-related tasks.
Pollster George Gallup warned the Republican Party remains a minority for decades and can win a White House only with a broad independent appeal. He cited fall figures showing 27 percent Republicans, 31 percent independents, and 42 percent Democrats, calling for a coalition candidate like Eisenhower, with Nixon as the conventional favorite.
Editor notes the town planning commission backs moving the regional plan to a voter decision. The plan has sat unused in the selectmen's office and taxpayers largely unaware of its recommendations. Uncertainty remains on legal steps to place the plan before voters, but a March town meeting vote is likely.
The Bennington Religious Foundation reports strong fall enrollment and plans a new series. Officials say the program fills a real gap in local religious education as the planning commission awaits its report on procedural matters and the initiative's implementation.
The article describes whispered attacks from anti Vietnam War liberal Democrats on Senate Republican Dirksen and Vice President Humphrey. It argues the rumors claim Dirksen backs military action and Humphrey foes Johnson, while noting their real positions align with party leaders. It highlights private freedoms and public limitations in their responses.
A narrator recalls hunting with Veep the bird dog and his master in woodcock and grouse country near Weston. Despite misses, the dog Bob and owner Fred prove a flawless hunting pair, with Fred refusing $1000 for the dog as the narrator reflects on practice, patience, and the bond between handler and dog.
In a New York column a writer argues free trade is plausible for journalists while tariffs distort markets. He notes steel makers push for protection citing deficits, says imports cost American jobs, and reports at least 18 measures seek quotas as lawmakers consider higher border penalties on over 12 billion of yearly imports.
A reader urges publication of official property appraisals to ensure tax equity in Bennington and criticizes targeted tax breaks for industry. The letter argues taxes should be income based for all, questions subsidies like a ten year Eagle Square abatement, and links local tax policy to broader trade concerns and protectionism debates.
John Morrill cites a list of non-tariff barriers affecting US electrical exports. Countries including Argentina Brazil Belgium France Japan Italy Mexico Tunisia Thailand impose taxes, licenses, surcharges, and other charges. The piece pairs trade friction with a light anecdote about a White House protest.
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