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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
An editorial urges Congress to back Johnson’s plan for a White House conference on natural beauty and four goals: more parks seashores highway and street landscaping depollution of rivers and air. It notes conservation roots in Roosevelt Kennedy eras and predicts forthcoming legislation.
The Vermont governor advocates state action programs to preserve natural beauty, fund pollution abatement, broaden land condemnation for public use, and ensure water supply. He urges a statewide regional zoning plan by 1966, expansion of outdoor recreation via bonds, and support for local conservation efforts.
Washington report notes President Johnson’s State of the Union pledge to extend mutual respect in world affairs while guarding American interests. He champions a tough but discreet approach, echoing Andrew Jackson, with no bold ultimatums but firm action when vital interests are at stake.
Republican lawmakers signaled concern over Gov. Hoff's inaugural proposals, noting the spending increases and unresolved funding. Rep. Richard Mallary flashed a dollar sign as Hoff outlined broad recommendations. Hoff promises a balanced budget with no new major taxes, while awaiting his detailed budget message in two weeks.
Washington dispatch notes Rep. John F Baldwin Jr urges new lawmakers to know their subjects before commenting. The seminar, led by McCormack and others, covers rules, re election, staff, and decorum. Baldwin adds caution on uninformed remarks, contrasting with the common freshman instinct to form opinions quickly.
The Navy launches the Deep Submergence Systems Project after the Thresher disaster. Robert Morse notes the five year effort will meet Navy needs and spur an industrial base for ocean exploration. Plan calls for two 20,000 foot depth search units and a 1000 ton recovery system from 2000 feet. Ocean engineers will develop vehicles, tools, and skills for seafloor work.
A scaup wandered onto South Street winter ground unable to take off. Game Warden Jesse Watson transported it home to warm up feeding on warm bread and milk before being released near the Henry Bridge. The Bennington Rod and Gun Club lists a talk by fisheries biologist Jim McMartin on local streams at February meeting. The Vermont Fish and Game Biennial Report is available, with sections on licenses, research, and education. A piece on master eye dominance for shooters explains how to identify the dominant eye and methods to compensate with left eye or stock adjustments. The author also notes the library’s copy of Anatomy of a Fisherman and suggests readers borrow or buy the book.
Vermont's Legislature, long a one party stronghold, now sees Democrats flexing muscle with governor and lieutenant governor in Democratic hands. House sees George Kingston as minority whip while Senate may yield power if Lieutenant Governor Daley can line up O'Brien and Kelty, otherwise stalemate remains.
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