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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The article argues that local and state efforts to curb air pollution fail due to political and economic pressures, requiring federal leadership. John W. Gardner notes slow local action and nonexistent regional programs, prompting federal regulation of fume-inhibiting motor vehicle equipment next fall, with possible nationwide standards for atmospheric contaminants to follow.
The article notes Walt Disney's death and his influence beyond pure commerce, praising his wholesome, sometimes sensitive films and noting skepticism from theater peers. It also mentions Jim Wolfe of North Bennington, who drew a Disney tribute cartoon on this page.
The hospital reports about 2000 more patient days last year versus the prior year, reflecting area population growth and expanding services. Annual report also outlines planned expansion of the physical plant in the coming year, with the community sharing pride in first rate facilities and services.
Commentator notes New York Mayor Lindsay shifts policy on topless stage imagery while banning topless bar exposure. The piece highlights his nuanced approach, permitting certain performances yet restricting others, framing it as a savvy political move amid public debate. It mentions Bennington Town and Village party and remarks by Village Atty. John H Williams.
Marquis Childs argues that growing discontent with the Vietnam War and draft inequities undercut Lyndon Johnson's Democrats. He cites polls, public letters, and political shifts including Reagan's California win as indicators of antiwar sentiment shaping the 1968 landscape.
A reflective column discusses winter hunting prospects, arming Vermont with stricter gun laws, and land posting to stop animal cruelty. It notes deer and waterfowl trends, potential state legislation, and safety practices for carrying firearms in vehicles amid a rising interest in hunting among women. It also mentions a rabbit season outlook, and ends with a note on how fish respond to lure sound waves.
A reader defends Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn against Massachusetts students who would ban the book from reading lists. The letter argues the novel reveals Southern tensions and moral conscience through a young narrator, as do other classics, and criticizes censorious judgments as narrow and misinformed.
A North Adams church newsletter reprints Harburg verse critiquing colonial attitudes and censorship while musing on Twain, banning books, and democratic exchange. Gerald Raftery defends Huckleberry Finn and calls for open discussion. Letters from Sunderland readers protest Beech Street junkyard debris and local cleanup.
Humorous exchange shows a horse trader touting a five year old road horse at 100 dollars that can go ten miles non stop. A hillbilly rejects the offer saying he’d rather walk eight miles home. The item ends with a quip about preserving surprise in romance.
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