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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Vermont Democrats gathered in Rutland for a Sunday debate on Vietnam policy. Speakers including Gov Hoff urged free discussion and questioned escalation, while Sen Wayne Morse and Sen Eugene McCarthy highlighted the need for broad national debate before the 1964 election.
Editor notes link the North Street bridge shutdown to West Virginia’s recent disaster and a national aging-bridges survey. Many structures built for 1900s loads now face overloads, risking collapse. Vigilant inspections and repairs are urged, as drivers ignore posted limits and towns nervous about safety. Also highlights MAUHS Winter Carnival entries and ski sport growth in Bennington, plus John Hamlin as new Putnam Memorial Hospital president.
A 1968 election year mood drives speculation that a Nixon White House would push for hard line victory in Vietnam, affecting Hanoi's peace talks. The piece weighs how U S support for Israel might be viewed amid Arab politics and notes Moscow and Beijing would react differently. Directing policy remains complex amid partisan campaign pressures.
A Vermont mountain column recalls last week’s Ski Tax debate and contrasts a broad amusements tax with ski industry specifics. It covers frigid weather reports, temperature swings, and a rare moon halo, plus family visits, gifts, letters, and reflections on U S Soviet diplomacy and Vietnam politics.
The Banner editor notes the Legislature’s busy sessions as cold weather spurs activity. Key items include a proposed Department of Natural Resources merging fish and game and related bills, hearings on licensing for non residents, and a lecture panel on youth. Robert Wilson named development commissioner. George Van Santvoord commends efforts and reflects on House actions.
A columnist quotes Clyde Kreskin claiming the Soviet Union leads the U S in ESP use. He alleges cosmonauts and spies employ telepathy, urging U S funding for ESP research. The piece mocks the idea, noting failed attempts to contact the President via ESP.
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