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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner appears daily except Sundays and holidays, published by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, serving readers with local news, notices, and community information.
U S Rep Robert T Stafford and seven Republican colleagues propose a gradual de escalation to end the Vietnam conflict arguing a face saving, negotiated peace is possible. They favor halting bombing north of the 21st parallel for 60 days with reciprocal moves by Hanoi and limited escalation otherwise. The plan faces practical hurdles but offers a concrete alternative to open ended war.
State Education Commissioner Richard Gibboney faces renewed doubts about his job stability after a tumultuous tenure in Vermont. The Equinox Mountain hill climb drew wide attention with a course record set in four minutes and two seconds. Local drivers and tourists crowd the roads, heightening bargaining room for skepticism about leadership while the public seeks clarity on his status.
Washington notes a Johnson renomination in 1968 with Democrats united, LBJ’s strong polls and unity behind him. Reagan looms for Republicans, while critics acknowledge Vietnam policy may shape the year ahead.
The article surveys President Johnson's Los Angeles visit amid protests, his war strategy speech to donors, and a complex view of public opinion after the Glassboro summit. It notes media blackout, police action outside Century Plaza, and the president's portrayal of defending the nation against a foreign foe while post-summit polls rise due to hopes for peace and televised ceremonies.
In Searsburg Vermont readers recall summer and winter views of Haystack Mountain and recount a Civil Air Patrol find of a light plane wreck on its eastern slopes after nearly two years. The piece blends local memories, rescue scenes, and a plea to favor foot trails over motorized expansion to protect wilderness areas.
The essay argues the United Nations and world powers fail to act against the Congo crisis and Tshombe’s arrest in Algeria. It recalls Tshombe’s career, his role against rebels, and U S influence in Congo politics, warning that inaction betrays allies and invites further piracy on the high seas of international law.
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