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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This notice records the newspaper’s publishing schedule and contact information for readers and advertisers.
Editorial notes Apollo 8’s moon voyage during Christmas adds festive urgency and awe. It highlights the astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders facing immense space dangers yet performing with crisp efficiency. Public hopes mix pride with concern as the mission unfolds.
The Pueblo crew of 82 survive and are released by North Korea after months of diplomacy. Secretary Rusk and President receive credit for restraint while critics note the voyage risked national honor and asked why a spy ship ventured near hostile waters. Lessons of patience and caution are urged to prevent future dangers.
Montpelier reports say the General Assembly will consider letting the Public Service Board hold hearings on individual railroad crossings to assess motorist safety. Critics cite Bank Street North Bennington as a dangerous example with no lights or bells, urging earlier action before accidents occur.
A letter from Mrs. Dennis J. Gerrin of Bennington proposes a weekly bingo at a senior center as a day care fundraiser. She notes a permit would be required but could be free for nonprofit use and suggests local businesses benefit by employment opportunities.
Byron A. Harrington of 201 Division St. calls readers to notice rising taxes and criticizes Gov. Hoff and a capital gains land tax. He argues for taxes on cigarettes and theatre and racetrack tickets, condemns personal property tax loopholes, warns of a sales tax, and urges homeowners to attend BTPA meetings and vote.
Shenendehowa Central School Board and staff express gratitude for the rescue of 20 stranded students and two faculty advisers on December 14 and 15. They thank those who provided food and blankets and all who assisted in the search, noting Vermont residents contributed to a joyful Christmas season.
A reader from Shaftsbury writes defending law enforcement amid perceived subversive threats. The letter questions legality of state trooper prosecutions, calls out discrimination, and urges adherence to law and decency, referencing Irasburg, the Gibson Report, and Lt. Monti.
A letter-writer contrasts Nazi genocide, slave trade, and medieval persecutions with ongoing Vietnam conflict, accusing U S intervention of perpetuating suffering. He argues Viet patriots fight for independence and condemns imperial meddling by Russia, China, and the U S, calling for reflection on national identity. He cites Kenneth D. Tomkinson and Bishop Ralph S. Dean as signatories.
In a snowy week Charlie notes a grouse in a hedge pecking red berries and two gray and two red squirrels visit the backyard. Redwing black birds linger abnormally late while a ringed pheasant returns to the Wilminton front yard. The column then reflects on Christmas tree origins and the author’s family tradition of cutting their own on Searsburg Mountain, describing the ritual and scent, followed by reader Christmas cards and season wishes.
Beleaguered nation faces strikes in New York City amid a cold wave and flu epidemic. Ardrey and Kennan debate human social drives, urging a working social contract to prevent self destruction. Ted Kheel proposes cooling-off periods and labor courts to restore public services. The piece argues for minimum standards of human relations and civic cohesion to quell factional violence.
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