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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation based at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial urges Bennington and six nearby towns Pownal Shaftsbury Arlington Manchester Dorset to approve a $3,000 two year planning program and join regional planning to tackle regional issues like U.S. 7 reconstruction. It notes the need for cooperation across town lines to boost industrial and recreational development and preserve area character. The piece also backs a $45,000 appropriation to extend the Bennington County Airport runway.
The proposal urges expanding the local airport to handle larger planes vital for industry and recreation, with a 10 year local tax share of four cents on the grand list. State and local governments would fund $135,000. Voters are asked to donate five acres of Town Farm land to the Greater Bennington School District for a planetarium, financed entirely by state and federal funds, linking education and culture to the community center plan.
Gov Hoff seeks passage of a bill to form a non profit corporation to buy cheap Canadian power for Vermont and export excess to New England states. The measure, already passed by the Senate, aims to lower high regional power rates and support industrial growth while allowing private utilities to develop nuclear plants.
Editor urges voters to lease the South and Elm Streets building to the Greater Bennington Association for another five years noting the GBA provides key community services. Also discusses opposition to the Fair Housing Bill and calls for reconsideration as lawmakers may alter votes if provisions are restored.
Washington perspective recounts Nagaland conflict since British era and the 16th state's ongoing disputes over political status. It notes a delegation to the Indian prime minister, possible prisoner releases, and expands an observer team. The piece contrasts colonial memory with current turmoil and personal impact.
A Letter to the Banner explains vote reasoning on Fair Housing Bill H-7. The writer argues real estate brokers banks and lawyers influence housing and criticizes the bill for removing bankers from its scope. The piece condemns the amended bill as discriminatory and urges stronger action against discrimination despite immigrant background.
Rep Joseph J Caracciola of Bennington explains his stance on a fair housing bill. He urges broad wording to cover all sellers and professions, criticizing the defeated measure as a camouflage that targeted real estate dealers. He expresses willingness to testify with the bill and amended version.
Bennington church members condemn the Vermont House vote to kill the Fair Housing Bill which would ban discrimination in housing for race or religion. They note several local representatives David Allen Joseph Caracciola Everett Lillie and H James Wallace voted against it and urge explanations and discussion with officials.
The New York Conservative party plans an all-out fall drive targeting Gov. Rockefeller for a third term with candidates across Congress and state legislature. Leaders seek as many contests as possible, backing own candidates or acceptable Republicans or Democrats, while Liberals may field a rival candidate to offset Conservative gains.
George B. Storer Jr. urges Burlington Chamber to welcome new Northeast Airlines jet service to Boston in 1968 with DC-9 and FH-227 models while lamenting the passing of the DC-3. He recalls flying the DC-3 in World War II and mourns the end of an era, yet accepts progress.
Rep. Marjorie Doyle of Arlington argues the Fair Housing Bill failed on the Vermont House floor after Judiciary Committee changes. She says discrimination was not the issue, and urges enactment if restored to its original form.
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