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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Vatican Ecumenical Council, ending in St. Peter's Square, is hailed as the century's most significant church event in four centuries. It upholds Pope John XXIII's goal to modernize worship, grants wider lay participation, endorses Collegiality, and improves relations with other Christian bodies including a notable reconciliation with Eastern Orthodoxy and a stance against anti Semitism. The reforms signal ongoing renewal and broader internationalization of the church.
A reader signed as a disgusted shopper suggests Bennington Planning Commission add public rest rooms to entice shoppers downtown. She notes stores often bar restroom use, making visits with children inconvenient, and contrasts with Bennington Flats which has rest rooms. Louis Levine, temporarily in Jerusalem, collected Y material and sent it to Leonard Black of the local Y, reflecting civic spirit across trips.
The article analyzes reactions to Chairman William McChesney Martin casting the deciding vote for higher interest rates. It notes stock market gains, especially in banks, and predicts Congress will launch sharp criticism led by Sen. Russell Long and Rep. Wright Patman. Douglas challenges the plan, stressing inflation and price comparisons with other nations. Douglas faces re election against Charles Percy, while Martin's independence and FED power remain central as politics looms.
A Vermont deer season post mortem shows a new kill record near sixteen thousand bucks, with the southeast region leading and the northeast lagging. Bear hunting remained minor but fatalities were two, with hunter safety programs bolstering future seasons. The piece also notes rabbits, hunting dog joy, and advice to start a new outdoor hobby during long winter days.
A letter discusses Dr. Irving Adler and his anti un American stance while detailing Lyndon State College’s accreditation progress. Visiting accreditors examined faculty, curriculum and facilities noting library books influence decisions. Accreditation boosts students ability to pursue graduate study and reflects Vermont’s educational advancement.
Lyndon College lingers in state system despite near private status during Keyser era. Provost Robert S. Babcock leads a $3.5 million building program across four state colleges with federal funding potential. Alternatives include liberal arts expansion or closer ties to the University of Vermont, while Randolph Technical Institute boosts technical curricula. W. Arthur Simpson of Lyndonville and local politics shaped the campus fate. accreditation ends long controversy and promises lower-cost regional access.
A reader disputes a Dec 3 news item about a Bennington area plane crash that killed four educators. Edward Knapp, Vermont aeronautics chief, cited unqualified conditions but says his opinion was based on limited data and not an official finding. Civil Aeronautics Board investigation continues. Bennington Vermont.
The Federal Reserve raises rates from 4 percent to 4.5 percent, slowing expansion and helping the lending class while angering the White House. President Johnson may be relieved as inflation threats ease, yet the move also gives him a ready excuse if a recession or downturn occurs.
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