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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Economic outlook from Bennington area firms shows 1967 slowdown affecting local manufacturing with high unemployment. Most firms anticipate slower growth in 1968, though Polygraphic and Cushman expanded. Critical issues include restoring Ben-Mont and securing Bijur factory site utilities to stabilize the economy.
The article traces billboard concerns from 1926 Massachusetts queries to today’s scenery issues and traffic safety. It notes ongoing clashes between billboard interests and sign regulations, with Vermont seen as a potential model for stricter controls via the Riehle bill and broader environmental goals.
In a New York op ed Ike faces charges that wartime rhetoric undermines democracy and GOP chances to negotiate a real end to Vietnam. The piece warns against framing foes as Hanoi backers and urges Republicans to pursue an honorable, negotiated peace without unconditional surrender.
A humorous meditation on sharks argues most species avoid humans, with experts claiming only about 50 of 250 species have attacked people. The writer jokes about using canning, disguises, and peanut butter to cope, while offering whimsical survival tips and a playful tease of shark research.
Arlington and Bennington readers challenge state plans for sprawling welfare, housing, and road projects. Robert V. Jones argues against a costly four lane highway and state oversight, urging two lane U.S. 7 modernization and local control. Bennington Park Commissioner Charles E. Dewey II requests correction of a village inclusion error in the tree protection ordinance.
Arlington Memorial High School faculty and students mourn Martje Robertson, a tireless library volunteer who cataloged 2000 books and inspired exchange with Buxton Players. Her labor of love transformed the school library and connected students with global drama.
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