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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
Village trustees plan a voter decision on authorizing parking meters in municipal lots to finance expansion of downtown parking. Critics urge details on scope costs revenue impact and whether meters would replace bonding or be effective with new off street spaces. Merchants and residents seek clearer plans before the meeting next month.
A historical reflection argues the Vietnam conflict as a test of global power and revolution. It contrasts limited aims with unlimited public declarations, questions the impact of South Vietnam on world revolutions, and critiques isolationist labels in evaluating Asia versus Europe dynamics. The piece weighs whether victory by annihilation is feasible and if broader outcomes depend on more than Vietnam alone.
A heated letter argues against simplistic black and white views on education television and technology. The writer cautions democracy risks from centralized power, urges critical reading of sources, and cites Van Den Haag Ellul Juenger Cassanova and Ellul to emphasize human fallibility and technological critique.
The Greater Bennington Association selects Marian Taylor for the President's Citation for guiding the Mt Anthony Union High School bond and construction effort. Herbert H Leonard wins the D Ed Moore award for restructuring GBA dues and stabilizing finances, rewarding his past presidency and financial leadership.
The Addison County Independent argues western Vermont arterials require top priority and modernization due to rapid development and poor sufficiency ratings. It condemns delays and political maneuvering, warns traffic to the Montreal exposition will divert via New York’s Northway, and urges action within five years, criticizing conferences as postponement.
Herbert G. Ogden of Hartland argues inflation erodes purchasing power over decades. He cites 1940 versus 1966 figures, compares savings to education costs, and decries coinage metal value as a sign of money rot. He urges readers to recognize rising prices and a spiraling economy.
Art Buchwald laments a Jersey political smear over a controversial song book by the Rat Finks in New Jersey Young Republicans. He notes the accused anti Semitism is unfounded, details Plechner’s Jewish identity and Alabama protest stance, and condemns the frenzy as a political farce.
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