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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The North Vietnamese offer peace talks if bombing stops, seen as a hopeful chance to end the war. If Washington accepts the Hanoi offer, the US could gain broad support and test genuine negotiations, starting with a halt to the bombing without harming military position.
Officials reveal that almost the entire 1966 bond for accelerated highway construction is spent or committed without any earth moved for Bennington County. Funds are tied to U.S.4 west of Rutland, U.S.7 south of Rutland, the Burlington beltline, and a Route 2 stretch near St. Johnsbury. Legislators demand inquiry as Bennington residents fear being shortchanged and even consider secession from Vermont.
Editor notes Supt Howard Kelley proposes freezing his own salary to save funds for strong academic programs amid concerns about rising school costs and property taxes. He warns districts will prioritize program quality over cuts, a stance echoed by taxpayers, as budget prep nears. Sen Eugene McCarthy enters New Hampshire primary, testing antiwar sentiment against Johnson, with Massachusetts focus to maximize momentum and undercut Kennedy O Brien opposition. The outcome could boost his standing if campaigns stem the administration’s Vietnam policy, or face early setback if Leia meets resistance.
New York columnist reflects on post holiday mood and the quest for self amid cocktail parties and miniskirts. He compares American social life to a cocktail party civilization and notes dancers reveal primal desire for expressiveness. He argues men resist dowdy fashion while women wear contemporary miniskirts and seek meaning through social gathering.
The writer questions Senator George D. Aiken’s claim that victory is assured in Vietnam and seeks a military explanation for ending the war. He recalls childhood lessons on victory, weighs magic versus reality, and asks why the United States did not declare victory earlier while considering communist aims, civil wars, and practical means to convince allies and foes. He concludes no clear mechanism is found.
The column mocks President Lyndon Johnson for proposing counterproductive cures to the 1967 balance of payments crisis. It argues foreign investment and tourism rely on Americans earning money abroad, not denying access to dollars. It labels the plan as beggar-your-neighbor economic warfare and calls for domestic discipline to curb inflation and boost competitiveness. It notes war costs fueling deficits and urges focusing on inflation rather than punitive foreign actions.
A columnist outlines a fictitious plan to exploit a Federal National Mortgage Association trading desk by self-mortgaging and pyramiding mortgages. The piece satirically warns that such self dealing would collapse if the market fails, ending with foreclosure and eviction.
The Banner prints a sincere thank you to contributors for the Save-the-Children Federation clothing drive. Fifty-eight bags were shipped to Knoxville for distribution to children in Appalachia and beyond, and efforts for Christmas gift boxes for the Brandon School’s mentally retarded students are acknowledged by school principals and staff.
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