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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington. It prints all local news, events and public notices except Sundays and holidays.
Editorial sketches Ray C Bliss as a pragmatic Goldwaterite who prioritizes party unity over pure conservatism, replacing Dean Burch to steady the GOP. It credits him with potential to hold the organization together through lean years, while aiming for republican victory with a more moderate direction. New York Times notes Bliss’s focus on party interests over ideological zeal.
President Lyndon Johnson’s vision of the Great Society centers on affluence and consensus, aiming to govern a wealthy nation through wide voter support. The essay argues for using rising wealth to address poverty and education, with a focus on achieving a large majority beyond 60 percent to enact change. It also notes Johnson’s skill in healing conflicts and the need for civil rights enforcement to avoid ongoing turmoil. The piece highlights Emory Hebard of Vermont as a key figure shaping reapportionment policy this session.
Capitol Jottings reports on Hebard headlining the reapportionment committee with Hutchen son, Parsons, and Cutts. Hebard predicts the legislature will draw its own plan, wary of court or constitutional intervention, and seeks a sizable house while balancing federal pressure and political realities. He forms subcommittees and aims for a plan by May 1 amid tension between statesmanship and idealism.
Gov Hoff urges increased bonding to fund outdoor recreation in Vermont. The piece compares Wisconsin's 10 year beauty plan using scenic and public easements funded by a cigarette tax, with land purchases and easements cost efficiency. It notes broad adoption by other states and urges Vermont to imitate the program for future preservation.
In Vermont Life a controversial article by Prof. Noel Perrin argues Vermont is split between quaint old fashioned charm and modern development. The writer disputes the dichotomy, defending preservation of beauty and decency against perceived vulgarity, and questions the article’s interpretation of Vermont’s changes.
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