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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont It does not publish on Sundays or holidays.
The House Highways Committee endorsed the accelerated construction plan for speeding up roads, with Rep. Joseph Caracciola and Rep. Daniel DeBonis key in clearing the first hurdle. A $1 million first aid program was added, bonding was reduced in Mallory’s plan, and further committee review remains before a floor vote.
Bennington judges George M. Fienberg and Margaret Lillie resigned from county party posts citing the judicial code of ethics. The piece argues for a system of full-time judges and a Judicial Selection Committee to prevent political influence on justice, proposing district courts and elected retention by voters.
Cpl Edward Prescott safety education officer spoke to youngsters and parents at Bennington Elementary about obeying volunteer safety patrols near schools. Old Bennington historian John Spargo observed his 90th birthday during a blizzard. Pownal moved 5000 books into the new Solomon Wright Library built with help from Troop 347 Boy Scouts. dedication set for April 17.
Washington commentary argues peace depends on matching truce terms to current military reality. It cites the Viet Cong’s ascendancy in the south and U S aims to defeat them, urging limited, credible holding strategies over endless bombing. It warns that Hanoi and Peking seek withdrawal before settlement, while Washington should lead by strategic restraint and realism.
A humorous critique of direct mail campaigns and junk offers, noting how envelopes lure recipients with eye catching claims and promises. It argues that most promotions exploit greed vanity and the desire to feel discriminating, persuading people to subscribe or buy with fake savings and free gifts.
George H. Spargo argues Burdis Associates plan for Bennington mirrors Herkimer master plan. He compares Main Street layouts, traffic loops, parking, and bylaw ideas, noting Bennington faces tourist traffic and potential bypass impacts with lingering empty stores.
A letter from 1st Sgt William Figgis U S Marine Corps urges civilians to donate to the Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund for Viet Nam via CARE. Donations, tax exempt, support civic action kits and supplies delivered to villages, with films on Marines in Viet Nam available for public screenings. Margaret Gordon Amityville NY offers group presentations.
Byron A Harrington of Bennington argues against a four lane U S 7 from the Massachusetts line to Rutland citing high taxes, state debt, and perceived extravagance. He urges a two lane road with wide shoulders and warns while ski and horse racing interests push for expansion, small towns fear bypass and economic loss.
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