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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1966
Page
3
Guidance counselor emphasizes staying in school to secure a high school diploma, outlining future job prospects and earnings. It highlights the need for flexible skills, continuing education, and community support programs to prevent dropout and aid continued study.
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon urged the GOP to press for a naval and air strategy to force a quick end to the Vietnam War and called for an economic blockade of North Vietnam. He criticized Johnson critics as appeasers and highlighted rising prices and the poverty program as key political issues during Lincoln birthday talks.
Senator Wayne Morse accused President Johnson of secret diplomacy and warned that the United States risks nuclear war with the Soviet Union and China. Speaking at Boston University he cited a sordid Viet Nam record and said the administration misled the public.
UPI reports President Johnson’s tax plan to raise 6 billion dollars for Vietnam and curb inflation moved through the House Ways and Means Committee with minor changes. The plan would raise excise taxes on cars and phone calls, adopt a graduated income tax withholding, and accelerate corporate tax collection, generating 1.2 billion in the current year and 4.8 billion in 1967. Senator Morse criticizes policy and calls for accountability, warning of a potential broader war and urging cease-fire and UN involvement. The ostrich fact concludes the odd juxtaposition of a male ostrich incubating eggs.
A federal appeals tribunal ruled that the Georgia Legislature could reject Negro Rep Elect Julian Bond over his antiwar and draft stance. The 2 to 1 decision upheld Bond’s removal as legally valid though he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Bond faces a Feb 23 special election to fill the seat.
Johnson included in his budget requests a $50,000 line to operate the New York office of Mrs. John F. Kennedy for another year. Congress is not required to fund the widow’s office, but funding will likely continue if she and Johnson want it. The former first lady runs the office with three secretaries to handle her mail volume.
Washington FCC action on community antenna television restrictions spurred a national letter campaign. Reps. Staggers and Stafford received thousands of protest letters. Vermont sent about 3,300, far overshadowing Viet Nam mail. Firms urged residents to write, with ads in newspapers and mail campaigns from Better TV Inc.
New York report says autopsy by American experts doubts Soviet claim that Newcomb Mott killed himself. Pathologists found wounds could be self inflicted or caused by others, and lacked Soviet information. Attorney Francis Adams notes doubts about the death ruling and cites temperament and background of the 27 year old man.
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