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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial criticizes federal farm subsidies amid calls for a $6 billion budget cut and a new income tax surcharge. It supports an amendment to cap subsidies at $20,000 per farm per year, noting South and West producers gain most while New England shows minimal subsidy activity. In 1967, $330 million went to 6,600 large operations averaging $50,000 per farm, with five corporations over $1 million each. The top payment neared $4 million.
A critique of federal farm subsidies shows skewed benefits favoring large corporate farms over smallholders. Mississippi receives 653252 dollars in 1967 while Montana gets 553358 for not cultivating owned land. The piece highlights Eastland and land bank payments as evidence of inequity and irrationality in paying not to grow crops.
Gov Hoff's Harlem-Vermont youth project brings hundreds of Negro teenagers to schools camps and colleges across Vermont sharing with white youths. Early reports say both groups enjoy themselves and funding from private and state sources covers the cost. The program aims to foster racial understanding through joint activities.
The editorial discusses oil company promotional games and calls for Vermont attorney general scrutiny. It praises Bennington officials for weekly office hours to hear citizens, sees potential to heal civic divisions, and imagines a Harlem visitors’ weekend. It reflects on Putnam Square changes and criticizes past theater reviews while praising Ethel Barrymore’s performance.
Advocates warn China has built a conventional diesel submarine capable of carrying ballistic missiles and may pursue a fleet of such subs. Intelligence reports, reviewed by Pentagon and congressional experts, say China could expand its military reach by adding undersea missiles, complicating U.S. and Soviet strategic planning.
A reader defends the United States highlighting its history, progress, and inclusivity while urging unity and caution against internal unrest. The piece mentions immigration, equality, and national greatness, then shifts to defense where Sen. Henry M. Jackson warns against weakening ABM defenses as China may deploy submarine missiles. Jackson prevails in defeating a deferral, though defense spending pressures remain for the upcoming appropriations bill.
Grass, vital to life, spans climates from Arctic to tropics. The piece traces grass’s spread by seed and commerce, notes its role in civilization and modern agriculture, and highlights soil restoration via grass seed on steep slopes near Ball Mountain Dam. It praises scientific grass crop agriculture and envisiones a world saved by growing grass.
Washington analysis says a Johnson strategy to recall Congress if Fortas and Thornberry are blocked could backfire on Republicans. It notes Mansfield sees 50 50 odds on confirmation before August 3 and Griffin plans a filibuster with southern Democrats aiding. Warren may serve until acted on and a Warren retirement could be used if needed. Fortas would mark the first Jewish chief justice and Marshall the first Black justice.
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