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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
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 05201.
Senator George D. Aiken challenges President-elect Nixon’s selection of Alaska Governor Walter J. Hickel for secretary of the interior over Hickel’s stance on free trade zones in Maine and concerns about conservation. Aiken warns he may oppose confirmation, urging more scrutiny from New England lawmakers amid oil and gas influence and rising heating costs.
Peking urges resumption of U.S. and Chinese ambassadorial talks in Warsaw, signaling a possible thaw despite lingering distrust. Washington watchers say Beijing acts from fear of Soviet moves in Southeast Asia and missile buildup near its frontier. A U.S. policy shift could ease isolation and allow broader engagement, though UN and Security Council questions remain.
Torrington Register observes that life is full of frightful morning prospects from farm animals to alarm clocks. Despite insomnia and temptations to sleep late, many people rise and go to work, showing resilience of the national character.
Moynihan as assistant for urban affairs stands out for expertise and independence. He argues for more city funding and family allowances, highlighting black family disintegration, rising welfare rolls, and the need for direct help to the poor. His pragmatic view ties poverty to policy, not moral failing.
Lucia Howard, chair, reports Dec 18 meeting on long range water and sewer planning with Dufresne and Henry engineers. Five project ideas outlined, local planning favored, HUD loan possible but costly. plan completion in seven months if done locally for 15000. Public funding steps include potential HUD grant later. sewer plant upgrades and secondary treatment urged.
A humorous reminiscence in which a single woman narrates hosting a five day Christmas party. She endures a cascade of gifts from a clueless suitor inspired by the song, from partridges to twelve drummers and forty rings, leaving her with memories and many questions about housing and poultry.
Comptroller Arthur Levitt urges Democrats to break petty deals with Gov. Rockefeller and chart a definite course on fiscal policy. He says the party should act as champions of the people, become a vigorous constructive minority, and prepare for the 1969 session with a clear program. Assemblyman Stanley Steingut, potential minority leader, supports building a stronger Democratic image and party stance.
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