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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner appears as a daily newspaper except Sundays and holidays, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece discusses how Western observers view China’s internal struggles and purges, noting limited journalist access and cloudy understanding. It argues China’s long internal focus will affect regional pressure, suggesting hope for a future government that eases China’s hostility with the free and Communist worlds.
A local teenager’s letter highlights the lack of teen recreation spaces beyond Main Street sidewalks. He argues adults enjoy multiple clubs while teens have none, urging a teen led coffee house to provide a safe gathering place and social activities. Several teens offer to organize and run it with community support urged.
Editor notes that about 60 million viewers watched the Superbowl while Bennington streets clogged with skiers returning from the slopes. Traffic stalled along Main Street and Ben Mont Avenue as locals debated bypass plans, and Len Dawson’s pass compared favorably to the local drive. The piece lauds winter adult education courses, their high enrollment, and potential to become a permanent community feature.
The Banner notes the first full week of the legislative session. On Jan 10 the speaker announced 15 House committees with four renamed to reflect duties Government Operations Natural Resources Commerce and Health and Welfare Lefevre from Ways and Means takes Health and Welfare after debate and caution about forestry of welfare reform. By Friday 69 House bills stood, with H20 and H12 passed or advanced. H21 failed after amendments. A 15 minute respite honored Senator Margaret Hammond with songs, corsages, and cakes. Rep George Van Santvoord reports.
Letter from Charles Fisher of Bennington argues the village needs a more qualified police chief and transparency in chief-applicant names. He cites 1965 figures showing 244 arrests costing $66,848 and questions spending for limited outcomes, urging voters and trustees to demand accountability before a pay raise or new chief.
The piece argues no real conflict exists between property rights and individual rights in fair housing. It cites John Hasselbach of Denver who praised Colorado’s fair housing law for eliminating discrimination and boosting property values and business, creating a climate of good relations.
A nostalgic critic laments the rapid spread of instant culture from pop art to instant exercise and instant education. The piece contrasts ancient design patience with modern shortcuts, cites examples from art, music, literature, and military publications, and ends by praising Dickens and the ritual of a nightly Martini or Rob Roy.
United Press International reports Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s push to repair New York Democratic divisions shows limited early traction. Upstate leaders seek city rural balance while fearing slow gains for the 1968 campaign. Stratton faults Kennedy’s leadership moves and questions Sorensen’s role as a reform effort unfolds amid Powell-related turmoil.
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