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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues for closing tax loopholes, especially the oil depletion allowance, amid debates on a 10 percent surcharge. It notes President Johnson favors a quick across the board tax rise to fund Vietnam, while liberals push for targeted reform and oil industry protection faces Capitol Hill opposition.
Editorials praise Louis Lausville for years as town treasurer and selectman who will not seek re election. They urge continued local political involvement amid a plan to reorganize town governments. The column also discusses judicial reforms, fair market value property appraisals, and Republican primary dynamics between Deane Davis and James L. Oakes with state finances and policy implications.
John Chamberlain argues the Senate Hart subcommittee pressurizes drug firms with a rushed, punitive raid approach. He cites January Denver seizures by FDA and parallel actions against Lanpar Co and National Western Laboratory, questioning due process and selective targets while defending patient safety concerns.
In North Bennington Leap Year sparks chatter as pundits discuss presidential prospects. Romney gains ground in New Hampshire while Nixon and Rockefeller moves dominate headlines. Reagan draws fans coast to coast as McCarthy fades and Wallace eyes Vermont ballot access amid birthday politics.
A New York analysis asks why sane men pursue the U S presidency, examining Romney Reagan Rockefeller Nixon McCarthy Kennedy Johnson and others. It argues the lure is power and the fear of failure, framing the presidency as the ultimate prize and torment.
A Barrington reader defends Senator Aiken against charges of “cheating” on Vietnam and cites his views on North Korea and U.S. strategy. Another letter condemns a Banner cartoon, urging a modest Peace figure, arguing the image appeals to youth and decadence.
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