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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
An editorial argues that despite Great Society push through the 89th Congress, voices urged a slower pace and reexamination of major programs. It notes Mike Mansfield calling for a top to bottom review, warns of gaps and overlaps, and predicts the 90th Congress will dissect existing laws rather than forge new ones amid cost pressures and the 1966 political climate.
The North Bennington Water Board reports a more than doubling of water rents to fund increased supply. Bolles Brook project will extend water from the mountain, with full town supply expected by the century turn. Officials plan intersystem extensions and an engineering study, while a Supreme Court case may trigger ward realignments and affect the union school board, shifting representation among districts.
The New York Times notes Pablo Casals who turned 90 on December 29 remains a premier cellist and influential teacher at Marlboro and other places. He has composed sacred choral music and El Pesebre, and his humanity, peaceful ideals, and Franco critique define his legacy as much as his artistry.
Senator Jacob Javits of New York candidly asserts national consideration for the vice presidency as the 1968 Republican field forms. He argues his record as a capable, moderate liberal and staunch anti-Communist stance in Vietnam justify a consequential role, challenging old notions of the VP's invisibility.
The advent of snowmobiles has opened remote areas to rabbit hunting and ice fishing, prompting debate on effects on fitness and the environment. Also recaps Adolph Topperwein’s famed shooting career, his wife Plinky, and notes on northern pike at Lake Hortonia with ice conditions. Bennington Road and Gun Club meets Monday at the Fish Hatchery with an 8 pm snowmobile contest on the agenda.
A review of American Heritage two volume edition of The Birds of America reproductions by Audubon. Notes the 431 colored plates, sizes of 14 by 11 inches, and the Bennington Free Library display thanks to Ruth Hart Eddy. Highlights plates including a self portrait of Audubon on plate 54, and plate 92 with mixed media. Mentions notes and diaries accompanying plates, and comparisons to engravings. Also suggests visits to Williams Chapin Memorial Library, Pittsfield Museum, and Hogback Mountain Museum for broader views.
Pfc. Mike Frazier of Bennington writes to The Banner explaining U S involvement in Vietnam since 1961. He cites economic aid and military support to South Vietnam, the growth of American advisory efforts, and a 400000 strong force. He argues defending freedom, cites national history, and questions protestors while noting his service in Pleiku Vietnam.
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