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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Washington weighs continuing the bombing pause after the New Year truce as diplomacy heats up with contacts between the United States and Communist powers in Eastern Europe. The president faces pressure to end raids to coax Hanoi toward talks, while allies and world leaders urge restraint and a staged peace effort. The White House worries that resuming bombing could escalate the war and seeks to test Hanoi’s willingness to negotiate.
The Banner notes weak interest in the elementary school bond vote set for tomorrow in Bennington. It urges residents to vote and warns about shoplifting and coach Reeves controversy. It proposes a water fund plan pooling village and town money for shared improvements.
New York Governor Rockefeller plans to finish major initiatives from his first term without raising taxes. A private meeting with aides outlined speeding up pending projects, including the South Mall office building in Albany. Budget strain hints at possible auto tax talks in 1968 69, with election year politics complicating any tax hikes. The governor has resisted salary increases and urged cost cuts while the presidential race looms.
A humorous diary of Little Monster the cat as heavy snow traps him indoors. The cat roams at night, hunts mice when possible, claws and teases the narrator, and endures a winter of frustrated hunting before returning to daytime sleeping. The author muses on his wife’s reactions and the cat’s odd behavior, including a curious episode with a dried fur relic.
Harold E Colvin of North Bennington argues that strict sign ordinances harm local commerce and tourism. He questions government overreach, urges a balanced sign law, and praises signs as essential for business, growth, and community life in Vermont. He cites the Bennington area and references Joseph W Moore's recent letter.
A Burlington writer reflects on last year’s critique of students dancing during the Vietnam era. He admits changing views, arguing Vietnam is an inexpensive conflict and that Cake Walk events are harmless fun. The piece ends urging readers to enjoy the weekend.
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