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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Vermont House defeated the fair housing bill by a narrow margin during a special session, failing to outlaw race or religion based discrimination in sale and rental housing. Backed by the Burlington NAACP chapter, opposition from real estate groups and fears of tenant loss shaped the vote despite broad concern for Southern Negroes and the Mississippi project. Governor Hoff urged patience, noting there is always another year.
AFL C IO chief George Meany warned at the midwinter Florida meeting that labor may move politically if Democrats fail to back its goals. He criticized civil rights and wage policy, urging stronger labor support while threatening independence from party guidance. Secretary Wirtz expressed puzzlement and concern over the rising antagonism amid a strong economy and expanding welfare programs.
Editors notes state officials and residents push penal reform with focus on jail conditions and rehabilitation. The Banner highlights Sheriff Harold Potter of Washington County stressing jails as part of the correctional system and need for improvement and expansion.
The piece weighs a possible White House reshuffle before summer with Arthur Goldberg, U.N. ambassador, replacing Dean Rusk as Secretary of State. It cites Goldberg’s peace advocacy, close White House ties, Jewish origin appeal, and potential impact on Viet Nam policy, while weighing risks to Rusk and broader administration strategy.
Roy Marsden recalls the first Bennington Rod and Gun Club show at the Armory sixteen years ago. John Whiteway sparked the event with trophies for pistol and rifle shooting and outdoor skills, including a memorable black panther exhibit. The piece notes exhibitors still active, fly tying without a vise, and a 1966 Orvis catalog promotion. It ends with fishing chatter and Florida bass reports.
U.S. Representative Robert T. Stafford warns inflation is a real danger at home and urges selective new spending to curb it while seeking an honorable settlement in Viet Nam. He supports stabilizing South Viet Nam, endorses targeted air and ground efforts, and calls for full congressional debate and public candor. He notes GI Bill progress, FCC regulation concerns, and two other proposals for interstate highway funding and water pollution control. He plans a Vermont visit and emphasizes practical, locally grounded policy.
Humorous exchange hints at a spouse change as the conversation turns playful about appearance and a supposed new husband. The line ends with the punch about a “new husband” attributed to an International Teamster context.
Bennington needs a quarter mile running track to boost state level competition says T F Butterfield, longtime Bennington High School assistant track coach. He notes the team has grown stronger, holds a state 440 yard relay record, and three boys qualified for state last year. He cites Memorial Park as current practice site and terrain issues hindering progress.
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