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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The administration aims to end 64 years of U S control by ratifying treaties with Panama to transfer canal operation to a U S Panamanian authority, erasing sovereignty over the canal zone and expanding Panamanian revenue share, while plans for a sea level lock free canal are under consideration to meet modern traffic.
A Bennington reader attacks local taxation perceived as unfair. He accuses officials of costly projects and blunders, cites a 33 to 40 percent tax rise this year, and questions future increases tied to a union school plan and a four lane highway, warning taxpayers may lose property value and homeownership. The letter reflects frustration with inflation blame and elected leaders.
RO SEMARY REXFORD argues Economic Opportunity Act programs improve low income lives via Community Action and direct services. She cites day care centers, head start, neighborhood youth corps, and consumer education while urging broad support and participation across towns nationwide. Byron A. Harrington laments local costs and tax issues, contrasting Burlington’s school leasing with Bennington’s taxes and rents.
A New York Times front page piece outlines efforts from California to New Haven to spruce up town centers using federal grants and local funds. San Pablo’s transformation from a derelict site to a charming plaza is highlighted as a model, while Bennington faces doubt about accessing Great Society programs. Local groups and private citizens are urged to form plans, gain support, and apply for matching funds to turn blight into beauty, starting with painting walls and fences.
Washington debates a flag burning bill imposing a year in prison and a $1000 fine for public desecration. Patsy Mink denounces slurs on Hawaiian Americans while stressing liberty and diversity as core to the nation. Public gratitude and questions about enforced patriotism close the discussion.
The piece notes the New Hampshire primary a year away and the ongoing attention from candidates and noncandidates alike. It mentions ex Gov Wallace already appearing, Gov Romney campaigning with his wife, and potential entrants like Dr Spock or Rev King. The article emphasizes campaign testing, speeches, and local political advice.
The piece surveys potential Republican contenders including Reagan Nixon Rockefeller Romney and Percy. It notes Reagan leading among pundits, Nixon as safer than Reagan, Rockefeller waverers, and Romney planning a reemergence. It places New Hampshire as the kickoff of the pre election hoopla with Vermont and Connecticut neighbors watching from afar.
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