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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues summer heat highlights neighborhood decay as residents on Carrigan Lane press trustees to enforce junk and zoning laws. Calls for vigorous enforcement, building codes, and low income housing to improve the area and curb alleged slum conditions in Bennington Village.
The piece says Richard Gibboney may resign as Vermont education commissioner due to lack of support from Gov. Hoff and Education Board Chair Ron Raynolds. It argues for a clear decision to end the uncertainty and protect the department. It also notes the Bennington water board's move to halt illegal swimming and boating in Sucker Pond.
Water officials warn Fischetti campers paddling in the municipal pond risk contaminating the supply. Signs will mark the pond as a water source and stricter enforcement authority will be exercised. Local sports figure Bill Brooks earns Prep All-American Basketball honors after starring at Bennington Catholic and heading to St Michael's College. Veterans leader Tom Haley seeks state Legion high office at Rutland convention. Banter on summer culture in Bennington County praises theaters and museums, with Boston and New York events noted. Southern Vermont summers remain busy but busy weeks limit available evenings.
The House Judiciary Committee backs the Stokely Carmichael anti riot bill, amid debate over its reach and constitutionality. A Brandeis University study links riots to deep ghetto discontents, not outsiders, and notes public sentiment favors reform over punitive measures. The piece frames the bill as likely to fail in court while broader civil rights legislation may die.
A Bennington journalist tours Stark Street and Memorial Park playgrounds, a Morgan Street day camp, and Molly Stark pool to assess YMCA and village recreation efforts. He notes the town’s ongoing development, the key roles of directors and volunteers, and the need for a larger cultural and physical recreation space for all ages.
In Lacrosse a $25 effort funded seven weeks of volunteer work to transform a dilapidated corner into a sunken garden, with the Chamber of Commerce coordinating city maintenance. Bennington and Manchester communities are cited as examples, highlighting local associations and residents protecting wildlife, wetlands, and natural resources amid creeping blight.
A witty interchange from the International Teamster columns shows the Humor Boss accusing Jones of overstepping authority. Jones denies knowing about it while the boss questions if Jones has prayed for a raise. The exchange plays on office power dynamics and workplace humor.
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