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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Unification Act proposal outlines a charter for a unified Bennington, with Old Bennington possibly remaining a separate municipality for zoning, three fire departments under a single budget, and a future move toward a single fire chief. If lawmakers approve, voters may decide next spring.
Governor Hoff’s stance that appointees may not serve in both executive and legislative branches is likely to be tested as Sen. Frederick J. Fayette of Chittenden County seeks to remain on the Highway Board while in the state Senate. Fayette offered to resign the Senate but may stay to aid Hoff’s dwindling Senate margin, risking future adherence to the principle.
The piece argues the President must align his peace terms with military realities in Southeast Asia or risk appearing as a showman. It warns of a grave crisis if policy remains unclear, cites Rusk and McNamara, and stresses containing China through major Asian powers rather than by the United States alone.
The writer reflects on Pollyanna like optimism amid affluence and loss, arguing that finding gladness does not ignore problems. They note billboards, inflation worries, and medical advances while urging a balanced outlook. The piece ends urging gladness as a tonic for starting the New Year.
Washington UPI report notes preliminary tests show the human body can endure almost nine hours of televised football with no permanent damage. Researchers cite stamina for long viewing sessions and potential implications for spectator health and routine.
A Ruritanian diplomat narrator explains how Americans signal status by being out while claiming to be in. The piece blends cultural critique with references to politics, media, fashion, and language to expose conformity and image culture in the United States.
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