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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
Editorials argue that a U N Security Council vote backing a negotiated Viet Nam settlement could spark a peace conference. If France and the Soviet Union resist and North Viet Nam threatens action, obstacles remain large. The piece praises UN leadership while noting mounting challenges to convene talks.
The United Nations joins efforts to seek a peace solution in Vietnam. The piece argues that the U.S. should suspend bombing of the North and invite Viet Cong representatives alongside Saigon to Geneva talks. Johnson seeks U.N. help to explore all avenues toward ending the war.
Bennington selectmen confirmed plans to curb junkyard expansion in residential and countryside areas by denying two of three site applications. They plan legal action against two operators failing to meet fencing rules, arguing yards must be fenced from public view. A zoning ordinance is urged to quickly guide future site decisions and avoid lengthy hearings.
Editor notes urge reducing pigeons at St Francis de Sales School after student essays. Also reports Stephen Manes concert at Williams College. BCHS leads Southern Vermont League with Rutland hot on its heels. Bennington trustees consider using old post office lot for short term parking. local chatter forecasts a possible mayoral race with Henry Mallory as sole declared candidate.
Washington strategists see escalation as a means to force Hanoi to withdraw or seek peace. Johnson aides warn a slow surrender risk as 300k to 400k more US troops may join the fight by late summer, totaling 500k to 600k, with a final push against Viet Cong areas planned for September or October. The aim is to pressure Hanoi to face the odds and either retreat gradually or accept peace talks, a slim hope at best.
A Vermont reminiscence recalls license plate 500 as a governor elects number and office telephone, tying cars and licenses to personal history. The piece shifts to early driving without licenses, teases a 1916 era, then pivots to wartime policy debates and a peace strategy with Ball and the Joint Chiefs in 1960s Vietnam.
Louise M Vail of Vail Road Bennington asks The Banner to include a town manager article in the March 2 town meeting warning. She cites previous legislative moves to allow a three year term and urges action to unify town administration amid indecision and fiscal concerns.
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