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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges a positive Tuesday vote approving a 70000 dollar sewer and water extension to Bijur's planned Kocher Drive plant. It argues the project will boost Bennington's economy, offset unemployment from Ben-Mont Co losses, expand the factory, raise the tax base, and improve fire protection and residential utility access.
The United States, though rich, will not fund or back aggressive aid efforts at the UNCTAD conference in New Delhi. Budget limits, Vietnam war costs exceeding 25 billion yearly, and a wary Congress push only nominal foreign aid support. Washington aims to export more to fix its balance of payments while avoiding costly trade pleas.
Max Lerner argues Nixon and Rockefeller dominate the 1968 Republican field with Nixon rooted in New York politics but hampered by past defeats while Rockefeller appeals to independents and Democrats. The piece assesses strengths, weaknesses, and the volatile national mood.
A collection of contemporary political observations contrasts Nixon with Rockefeller, Romney and others. The piece notes Nixon’s cautious stance on Vietnam, his struggle against perceived ghosts, and the GOP’s strategic dynamics in 1968 style commentary. It cites Look magazine critic Judith Crist and reflects on voter behavior and political wooing notions.
Landgrove urged against Hoff's tax proposal arguing a 7 percent expediency scheme would fail, raise taxes, and drive people from towns. The writer warns reformers push a rigid uniformity, favors reduced government spending, zoning, and prudent real estate profits to curb tax increases.
Ed Levin urges open discussion at the Mt Anthony High School meeting on February 18 at 7 30 p m. Vermont clergy will speak on Vietnam with Msgr John A Lynch Rev William Abernethy Rev Roger L Albright Rev David Chevrier and Rev Robert Green. Citizens from all viewpoints are urged to attend and share ideas hoping for a lively exchange on the war and patriotism.
Letter writers debate Vietnam war support, with Simon Watts and Richard N. Stannard citing urban Viet Cong influence and U.S. backing for a weaker side. Includes criticism of Sophrin and figures like Stokely Carmichael, Faubus, and Fuller, plus a Vermont safety notice and Rockefeller vice presidency chatter.
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