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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial notes congressional hearings reveal population growth outpacing food production and resources. Nobel prize winners warn that science cannot solve the crisis alone. Space will become scarce, potentially forcing drastic measures and affecting education and intellect.
Scientists warn that finite resources and a growing population leave birth control as the only viable path. Leaders and institutions from Pope Paul VI’s commission to the United Nations emphasize population regulation, with U.S. President Johnson pledging aid to nations seeking to curb growth to fight hunger and disease.
In a dated 1966 outlook the piece argues that the United States Russia and China forge new terms of existence in a three power world. It notes Western Europe’s shifting role the avoidance of a Soviet orbit over Berlin and the need to manage Viet Nam as a foundation for an Asiatic balance of power. The author suggests Russia may lead big initiatives in 1966 while cautioning against a broader crisis.
Columnist Dick West notes the surge of simplified tax plans in Congress described with wit and satire. He links political tax discourse to Cold War era foreign policy, and ponders Americas expanding global footprint and cultural ties with Canada, including Quebec’s shifting post Duplessis era.
The Passing Scene reviews Lesage's Quebec government aiming for French equality and industrial growth through public funding, endeavoring to end joual and boost private investment. It notes a shift to government-led industry, the simplified tax plan debate led by Senator Long, and a light, humorous closer from International Teamster about a bus scene.
Editor notes praise BCHS Sabers and North Bennington hoop squad leading Molly Stark and Southern Vermont leagues. Highlights include Gradation Club 50th anniversary group portrait, ski program growth, planned Bennington County regional planning, soil district endorsement, and riot-control training by sheriff’s deputies with FBI guidance.
Vermonters celebrate Senator George Aiken as he takes the ranking Republican post in the Senate's 89th Congress. In 25 years of service, he has earned broad respect for independent, plainspoken leadership across hot wars, cold war, and domestic issues.
Governor Rockefeller scored a high political week with a 1966 67 budget that boosted education health and crime prevention without new taxes. He added 100 million for New York City preserving the 15 cent transit fare for another year while sales tax revenue supported the spending. The week featured meetings with Mayor Lindsay and signals that major tax cuts remain unlikely before the election year.
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