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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Governor Philip Hoff unveils a two year plan predicated on rapid economic expansion and a major boost in spending especially in education. He supports tax increases on cigarettes liquor and beer to fund programs, while urging legislators to embrace a “vista” of rapid progress and prosperity for Vermont.
Washington Post discusses Ford Foundation philanthropy totaling 2.2 billion dollars across scholarship sculpture public health civil rights and education. It notes population research aims to influence governments and highlights founder Heald on population growth since 1954 and the need to ensure the good life amid rising global concern over population increase.
The piece argues the 1968 Republican rebuild began in Chicago with Ray Bliss chosen to fix the damaged national organization and Dean Burch pushed aside. It notes Gov. Scranton could emerge as a strong challenger to Johnson, leveraging a tempered Goldwater stance and Scranton's goodwill from the inaugural parade amid Vietnam crisis signals.
In southern Bennington County a new Mt Anthony Union School bond vote looms amid debates over public and parochial schools. The piece urges involvement, civic duty, and mutual cooperation to keep costs down while preserving both school systems and Catholic education for area children.
A reader recalls a harsh era without welfare, noting how a pauper family faced scorched cold and hunger until an Overseer issued relief. The writer contrasts then with modern programs, praising societal progress while celebrating enduring human resilience. A second letter lauds Dick Jolivette for his voluntary work on Mt. Anthony rope tow, urging official recognition and community thanks.
The piece critiques President Johnson's Great Society budget, arguing chronic deficits threaten solvency and inflation. It outlines actual cash flow versus reported spending, notes debt-limit increase, and warns that sustained overspending erodes confidence and raises inflation risks.
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