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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. It excludes Sundays and holidays from its publishing schedule.
The piece argues the United States must publish a full statement of its Viet Nam crisis position. It condemns public silence since renewed hostilities and calls for transparent decisions to avoid widening war and to clarify actions for both enemies and friends.
The piece argues against widening the war into North Vietnam and southern China, warns of the dangers of miscalculation, and notes a possible shift by the Soviet Union and China. It urges U S leadership to define aims, seek a cease-fire, and pursue an interim settlement recognizing Southeast Asia’s neutrality and China’s aversion to Western troops.
The piece argues the postwar gold situation and the dollar gap left by WWII recovery efforts. It notes $28 billion in foreign dollar debts, $12 billion uncashed for gold, and the need to restore balance in international payments while the President pledges to honor debts. It discusses a policy shift toward credibility and a potential move away from gold convertibility.
Washington UPI report notes a rare grand opening at the National Zoo for its $850000 modern bird hotel. The event spurred jokes about black tie invitations while detailing features like a central flight room, controlled lighting, a rain forest, and a bird kitchen with gourmet feeds including ground meat and dead mice.
President Johnson faces pressure to curb total federal spending by trimming less urgent programs as Congress resists closing aging facilities and research stations. Critics warn entrenched programs like farm subsidies and defense waste tax dollars, while lawmakers cite jobs and contracts for constituents. The piece argues restraint is essential for genuine progress amid finite resources.
Atty Francis E Morrissey longtime Bennington community leader and state industrial development pioneer died aged 67 He shaped local and statewide efforts to attract industry and helped establish the state industrial agent role later expanding Montpelier program He co founded the Greater Vermont Association and contributed to Bennington and state growth.
A columnist reflects on Westminster Kennel Club events at Madison Square Garden in New York, contrasting elite show dogs with everyday pets. The piece blends humorous anecdotes of dogs owning people, presidential beagle chairs, and playful tales of dogs burying treasure, ending with the claim that dogs enjoy loyal affection and comforts.
In a reader letter, Clifford B. Harwood argues Medicare provisions are inadequate and promotes Kerr-Mills Act and the Herlong-Curtis Eldercare bill as superior alternatives. He warns against compulsory payroll taxes, cites examples from Vermont and Saskatchewan, and urges voluntary private plans with Lincoln’s-era philosophy of limited government.
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