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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece notes that prior doubts about the moon surface are settled by Luna 9’s eggshell landing and transmission. It highlights the mission’s value in revealing crust strength, surface composition, moonquakes, meteorite bombardment, and lunar atmosphere data for future manned Moon missions, and questions whether the United States will receive these findings.
The article notes Soviet openness to sharing scientific findings contrasts with secrecy about space vehicles. If Russia shares data, U S lunar probe progress would accelerate, but secrecy may protect lead. Russia leads in guidance and communications tech, while the United States excels in orbit rendezvous. The piece frames space as a renewed America versus Russia race rather than a joint program.
Editor notes describe a sunny ski day in Vermont with heavy traffic on U S 7. Arlington School Board resignations of John Moore and Roger Mears are announced, Moore’s 30 years in education highlighted. Six candidates will vie for Arlington school board openings this spring. A Greater Bennington Association gathering will feature Time editor John Scott discussing Vietnam and an international tone. Letters from Dr Irving Adler and Lawrence Harrington illustrate freedom of speech.
A Brattleboro ReformER reader condemns the painting of fire hydrants in bright pink. The note says the color is viewable day and night but clashes with the town's progressive image and fears the trend will extend to painting hydrants entirely in the gaudy hue.
The piece argues the United States cannot win peace talks through direct pressure and that third parties will push for settlement at the United Nations. It notes Hanoi’s distrust of the UN, critiques China’s inability to influence, and suggests Russia may shape a broader settlement to limit US and Chinese power in Asia while aiming to end the war.
Diplomatic analysis suggests Moscow could become North Viet Nam's indispensable ally, shifting regional power away from China. If Russia deploys advanced missiles and air power, a stalemate might yield negotiated peace, avoiding U S China war but risking direct U S–Russia confrontation.
A Letter to the Editor discusses Abraham Lincoln's liberty concept and quotes a World’s Fair dramatization. It profiles Vermont Civil Defense Adult Education Survival Training (CDAE) as shifting from Cold War propaganda toward broader civilian safety, noting CDAE in the Department of Education and Civil Defense in the Department of Public Safety.
A Vermont feature traces the shift in civil defense from ideological indoctrination to practical survival training. It notes Office of Education edits to remove propaganda, advertising shifts for instructors emphasize leadership and teaching experience, and questions whether peace advocates influence CD image. Alice Hanchett reports from Syracuse, noting Lincoln excerpts cited.
An anecdotal Wall Street Journal line notes drivers blinking rates and a joke about a man who could drive with eyes closed. It contrasts humor with an International Teamster shout and a late night request to stay over, including a response about calling home.
New York lawmakers talk of reducing the state tax bill but seldom act. Governor Rockefeller’s budget grows to over 4 billion for 1966-67, while Speaker Travia notes cuts rarely reduce taxes. Lottery prospects in 1967-68 offer slim hope for tax relief. Sen Speno warns against treating gambling as a financial cure.
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