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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont with the 05201 ZIP code.
A California dispute over party loyalty colors the 1964 campaign as Max Rafferty accuses incumbent Thomas H. Kuchel of not being a true Republican while Nelson Rockefeller’s stance on Goldwater shapes GOP strategy. The piece argues for a united, broadly appealing Republican approach to win voters and avoid a Goldwater repeat.
Editor notes that village trustees and water board seats will be contested this March while a case for challenging incumbents grows. Speculation links former congressman Meyer against Stafford, Hoff potential bid for Congress, and a housing bill advances after House committee approval amid Vermont housing needs.
A Bennington reader urges study of property taxes arguing mains streets are under assessed while industry bears higher levies. She cites shopping center shifts, potential ghost town risk, and questions the BTPA’s value, warning that higher industry taxes may hurt local livelihoods.
A Bennington column calls out a Democratic caucus controversy over the BTPA’s claims and tactics. The letter-writers urge voters to back BTPA endorsed candidates in March 5 elections, urging fair taxes and government by the people. Arlington notes invite readers to submit letters under 200 words for publication.
A Morning Of Nonmusic laments electronic sounds on Five College Radio Station Amherst and reviews Night Music by Richard Maxfield and Krunch by Steve Rice. The author condemns the assault of dissonant tones and voices, calling it a symptom of a culture in decay and arguing the piece is not music.
The nine day New York sanitation strike became national politics drama as Mayor Lindsay and Gov. Rockefeller clashed. Lindsay sought National Guard action but the public mood favoured volunteer brigades. the piece argues cities revolt against passivity and need civic leadership to mobilize block by block.
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