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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The seventh year of U.S. involvement in Vietnam ends with renewed fighting and no sign of a lasting ceasefire. Negotiations seem unlikely despite Johnson’s pledge to seek talks, as both sides pursue continuance of the war with escalating casualties and broader conflict risks. An eventual settlement hinges on U.S. openness to bombing limits and direct talks with the National Liberation Front, while the Communists seek a coalition government under international supervision.
In a Christmas era meditation the author argues peace is inseparable from justice and compassion, condemning isolationism and pacifism as false peace. He contrasts conscientious objection with true sacrifice, praising those in combat who share their holiday with allies and the noble act of charity over self preservation.
The author discusses the burden of property taxes on seniors and endorses a proposed 7 percent tax ceiling for those over 65 with annual family income under 4 286. He argues many in need would be excluded and suggests a universal half-rate reduction modeled on Social Security, funded by a state amusements tax. He closes with New Year wishes.
The Bennington area joins the Audubon Christmas bird count amid broader hopes raised by Roger Tory Peterson. He argues that bird watching fosters civility and international understandings, suggesting peaceful leaders count birds as a step toward world harmony.
Editor notes reflect on a busy Christmas weekend in Bennington with ample snow and minimal travel disruption. They praise mailmen and telephone operators for handling holiday surges and highlight the Garrison Corp. in North Bennington as a local hub printing and shipping Christmas cards nationwide.
Karlis Lussis argues that antiwar protests in the United States are used as a political weapon by communists allied with North Vietnam. He claims the demonstrations include professors, clergy, and students aided by tax funds, denounces Dr. Benjamin Spock, and warns of communist influence. He cites Cuban and Indonesian cases, urging support for Johnson and U.S. anti-Communist policy.
Gov. Rockefeller predicts his best year in politics as 1968 opens with a legislative session and a Republican national convention ahead. He plans tax increases to balance the budget, backed by mayors and officials, and may adopt a Levitt tax plan. He remains a prominent national GOP figure with Romney support and denies personal candidacy.
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