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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece honors C B Vaughan Jr. for breaking the ski speed record in Chile and ponders the thrill and danger of speeds around 106 mph. It notes that several skiers withdrew, describes the drop and egg position, and questions the urge to chase extreme speed while acknowledging the fascination it holds.
The article argues that Congress pressures aside, the United States must discuss and negotiate with Panama over canal relations. It notes historic treaties from 1903 and later amendments in 1939 1955 and 1958 align with ongoing dialogue. Presidents Eisenhower Kennedy reinforced this approach, establishing long-standing precedents for talks rather than forceful disengagement.
The Banner excerpt critiques Landgrove superintendent Robert B. Vail and Gov. Hoff on school reform. It argues that more money alone cannot raise outcomes and defends one room schools, noting Vermont needs genuine improvements rather than district consolidation. The piece also cites Freeman and questions teacher supply for multigrade classrooms.
Town expects a tax rate drop of about 29 cents this year marking the third consecutive reduction by selectmen. Officials cite growing Grand List lower expenditures and no new spending as reasons while sewage plant debt and school funding pressures influence the balance. If federal cuts pass and state taxes rise, residents still welcome the local relief as a sign tax trends may reverse.
Vermonters discuss plans to form regional administrations for services now town by town. Regionalization echoes past town district mergers but is driven by economy, population shifts, and travel. Regions may cover schools, courts, welfare and more, with 12 to potentially many districts anticipated.
Hal Boyle notes common parental lines resurface in cultural jokes about teenagers. The column catalogues tired refrains about growing up, adenoids, cars, mascara, chores, and life lessons, reflecting mid century attitudes toward youth.
Dallas businessmen urged balanced views and tolerance after a climate of extremism linked to Kennedy assassination rhetoric. The piece cites incidents including Adlai Stevenson abuse, a page ad by a non-existent group, and calls for dialogue to counter hate from both ends of the spectrum.
Gerald H. Greemore writes from Montpelier about a new statewide effort by the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth to study day care needs. A study committee chaired by Julia Lepeschkin includes numerous state agencies and organizations. A subcommittee is running a short term survey in the Montpelier area for preliminary evaluation.
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