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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Dominican Republic's Friday inauguration amid a phased peace force withdrawal sparks mixed judgments on President Johnson's leadership. Columnists hail a dramatic foreign success, while some OAS delegates condemn the 1965 landing as illegal and urge a broader, multilateral inter-American peacekeeping approach to avoid future unilateral actions.
Gov Hoff criticizes bombing near Hanoi and Haiphong warning of possible Red China involvement and nuclear risk. Bennington notes intersection collision and calls for safer traffic signals. National Guard at Camp Drum trains as Viet Nam war could expand. Fourth of July weekend taps record deaths, drownings, and firecracker tolls amid holiday rush. Summer theater and music thrive in area, with Bennington College contributing strong shows and affordable prices. The Banner remarks on evolving times and Uncle Sam as caretaker for new nations. Bristol Banner.
Washington signals optimism in Southeast Asia as regional cooperation grows through Mekong Delta plans and the Asian Development Bank. Japan participates actively with Australia and New Zealand, forming a coalition seen as a hedge against Red China, though experts warn the path remains uncertain and volatile.
A Vietnam War letter urges U.S. withdrawal and criticizes containment policy, citing American casualties and prior warnings by founders. It urges citizens to demand a mandate for exit and references President Johnson. The page also carries reader comments on beer packaging and roadside litter, comparing container colors and evangelizing environmental preservation.
In Searsburg Albert and Julia France celebrate their silver wedding anniversary as neighbors share good wishes. July brings asparagus, beans, peas and canning plans. The article reflects on gardening joys, costs, and a failed weeping willow replaced by a mountain ash, with notes on community, flowers, and a longtime commitment to homegrown produce.
Republican and Democratic leaders face resistance as they rush tax measures, prompting calls for more legislative input. Longtime critic Sen. John H. Hughes urges a permanent nonpartisan fiscal committee to provide data to all members, ensuring informed votes and preserving independence.
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