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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The New England Regional Commission released a study by Systems Analysis and Research Corp on three proposed east west interstate routes through Vermont. The Bennington Brattleboro southern route is cheapest to build at 442 miles with 250 new miles costing $800 million. The central Rutland Bethel route totals 411 miles with 369 miles new costing about $1.1 billion while the northern Champlain crossing would be 447 miles with 335 miles new at $1 billion. The study favors the central route for Vermont traffic but notes the southern route connects more centers. officials plan to meet at Mt Snow to promote the lower route. H James Wallace of Bennington noted a possibility all three links will be built, with priorities set by need. Bennington Brattleboro faces bottlenecks on Route 9, a 40 mile hazardous stretch.
Max Lerner argues Johnson's 1965 escalation of Vietnam reflected strong political will betrayed by overreliance on experts and polls. He compares Johnson to Kennedy and Truman, noting misread nationalist currents and home opposition, and concludes Johnson was right on most matters but disastrously wrong on Vietnam.
The piece contrasts Pilgrim era hardship with later immigrant waves, arguing Europeans seeking homeland building differed from later migrations driven by hunger. It warns against harsh labeling of WASP descendants, urging kinder judgment while noting enduring social tension with elite groups.
Roy Wilkins argues that colleges receiving public funds cannot legally sustain racially separate entities such as dorms or departments. He warns of court action if segregation persists, calling it morally wrong and strategically unsound. He advocates expanding interracial programs to advance integration and broader American society.
In Claremont Eagle opinion, high rise gasoline signs mar scenic Vermont views. Proponents note warnings for motorists. opponents fear branding clutter. The piece recalls the 1968 billboard law and suggests small medallions as a compromise to identify brands without harming scenery.
Montreal Star reports Harvard professor Stanley Hoffmann argues aid should promote social and economic development and self sufficiency while respecting nations self determination. He cautions against tying aid to a set philosophy and notes U S reassessment of foreign policy post Viet Nam.
John H. Lake from Sunderland protests school board actions and tax rate decisions, questions Mr. Lawrence's authority, and warns against voter intimidation. He cites the board brochure, defense of free expression, and calls for a straightforward approach and 100 percent turnout on a renewed revote.
The article details Walter Judd and Dean Acheson as sought advisors for Nixon's foreign policy team. It notes Judd favors influence over a post, praises unattached elder statesmen, and highlights Marshall Green as Nixon appointee for Paris talks. It discusses Acheson’s Third World views, Rhodesia, Portugal, and Africa policy, urging him as a key consultant for a steady Yankee approach.
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