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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece interprets President Johnsons inauguration remarks as a nation facing rapid and fantastic change. It notes Johnson's emphasis on enduring American values justice liberty and union and his belief that change can aid the Great Society. He frames America as a can do nation and urges courage and faith in the continued American dream.
The Albany battle over who leads the New York Senate and Assembly exposes a Democratic party wrangle that has paralyzed action for weeks. Wagner, McKeon, and Kennedy figures clash over leadership and alleged lobbying for judgeships and expense lulus, threatening future elections and offering a sharp contrast to Vermont’s perceived steadiness.
Burlington Free Press notes Vermont is a true two party state as Republicans in the Vermont House of Representatives elect Merrill W. Harris of Montpelier as majority leader for the first time. He aims to unite factions though failure could yield a minority leadership in a future legislature.
A reflective column contrasts Winston Churchill's leadership in crisis with Lyndon Johnson's new era stance. It recalls Churchill's warnings against appeasement and the dangers of complacency, then notes Johnson's restrained, consensus approach and the ongoing challenge of balancing peace with necessary hard choices in foreign aid and Cold War policy.
The Vermont legislature advances the state college system with Robert S. Babcock named provost of Vermont State Colleges Inc. The plan unites Castleton Johnson Lyndonville and Randolph under one board with the University of Vermont, aiming for expanded facilities and integrated post high school education.
Tom Arthur, 28, Orwell town moderator and civil defense director, has served three years as education leader and chairs regional boards. He studied at Phillips Academy and the University of Vermont, later holding posts at Howe Scale, General Electric, and Simmonds Precision Products. Arthur promotes state board guidance for Wisconsin style reforms and addresses class sizes while urging local boards to hire quality teachers with adequate salaries.
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