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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
West Germany chancellor Ludwig Erhard visits the White House to urge a greater German role in Europe's nuclear shield. He argues for a European driven nuclear force centered on British atomic submarines, while warning that German status may complicate nonproliferation talks and affect Eastern European trust.
Editor notes that Bennington South Supervisory Union Manchester and Dorset set starting salaries at 5000 dollars for beginning teachers next year, 200 dollars above the state minimum but below Chester’s 5250. The move aims to attract top graduates while keeping budget impacts in check and may lead toward a regional uniform pay plan.
Perspective notes a trend of small, student led “anti universities” forming in several cities as a challenge to giant, centralized education. The piece argues most rebels seek personal attention and argue against conformity, while praising decentralization and smaller, diverse institutions as healthier for society. It cites leaders in Los Angeles and reflects on the broader social shift toward local, varied learning environments. The author contrasts campus life at larger schools with those from rural backgrounds who value practical conformity and work ethic. He argues genuine conformity is found in totalitarian states, not in modern Western democracies. A Vermont Christmas reflection by J Paul Getty closes the piece.
The writer, a self described poverty warrior, argues Christmas lighted baskets and gifts illuminate poverty rather than cure it. He cites the paradox of poverty amid plenty and urges addressing root causes rather than soothing guilt with charitable baskets, calling for a thoughtful Merry Christmas.
The 150000 dollar state constitutional convention commission faces a slow start in New York. Six members are to be appointed by each branch, with Governor Rockefeller reportedly naming five of his six, while leaders in the Senate and Assembly have not yet acted. The plan sets a March 1966 deadline and a December 31 1965 report to the governor.
A letter recounts Pudgy the elf stepping in to help Santa when he was ill. He delivers presents to children and a man in a shack, including Billy, Mary, Tommy, and a mouse, with readers thanking his charity. Jane Gil from Bennington signs the piece.
Ruth Adler of Shaftsbury lauds Putnam Memorial Hospital and Vermont blood donors for providing blood freely. She recalls NYC transfusions paid in cash or blood debt and urges Vermonters to donate when the blood mobile visits Bennington on December 22.
George M. Graves critiques U S political slogans from the New Deal to the Great Society. He lampoons spending, inflation, and space policy while joking about lunar missions and foreign aid under a satirical voice.
Joseph V. Young, longtime Old Bennington police chief, was elected president of the Vermont Police Association at a Ludlow state convention. The community offers congratulations and thanks for his service as he begins a notable term.
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