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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial notes a severe snow drought hindering the ski industry across New England and beyond. Despite snowmaking, natural snowfall limits full slope use and crowd capacity, pressuring finances. Names Sun Valley Idaho Sugarbush Valley and NH official Winfred Foss cited as warnings on overbuilding and volatile patronage with a wary near-term future.
Editor notes celebrate signals of early sap season and Garden State progress. McCoy lines, Barbeau grasshopper sighting, and winter delays frame a season of spring hopefuls. BCHL and Arlington boast titles, Pownal raises funds for a library, and local officials expand Vermont University trusteeships. Jimmy Delong returns to duty as teen youth programs shine. Local flu chatter and old-time wit wrap a lively Bennington snapshot.
A reader condemns Gov. Hoff for calling the Green Mountain Park racetrack partnership, arguing the claim hides conflicts of interest and undermines labor rights. The letter cites past reports, notes the executive committee lacked negotiating power, and urges justice for individuals amid public interests. It also previews Vermont GOP woes and upcoming political dynamics.
The Vermont GOP limps after losses with leaders unwilling to seek top posts. Franklin S Billings Jr hints at a judgeship, George Cook shuns politics beyond reapportionment, and Richard Snelling shows token activist effort. Oakes calls finances dire, passes on an executive secretary, urging drastic action and new blood to rebuild grassroots support.
Washington recalls Kefauver as a patient, relentless prosecutor who probed monopoly power in the American economy. The late Tennessee senator, famed for digs into prices in bread, drugs, autos, steel, left a testament in In a Few Hands: Monopoly Power in America. The tale links his antitrust crusade to the era’s Senate, Gore's tax case interest, and the ongoing push to curb corporate dominance.
In East Dorset Lake Emerald depths were once thought to exceed 250 feet but expert James McMartin corrected the record, citing a 45 foot known maximum. He explained true soundings use light line and a sinking weight with a protective screen. A reported 16 pound pike may set a new lake record, though Emerald is typically uneventful for anglers. The article also previews the Winchester Model 70 Deluxe rifle, noting its luxury features, finishes, and a $274.95 price with June 1 availability.
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