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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is printed daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, 05201, this notice outlines the newspaper's publication schedule and corporate details.
An editorial warns that Bennington’s public park plans on Town Farm falter as road plans threaten land value. It urges establishing a park sinking fund with a modest tax increase to build $20,000 to $30,000 in three years, leveraging private gifts and state aid to relieve taxpayers.
Editor notes praise YMCA water safety classes taught by a Y instructor at the pool and the value of such lessons for youth. The Bennington Garden Club is praised for its varied meetings with talks on sewage sludge for soil, poetry readings, old garden tools, and a Haydn aria. Bennington officials plan to report junkyard law enforcements to the state to curb unlicensed collectors, urging county towns to cooperate for stronger action.
A reader argues for world patriotism over national pride in debates on Vietnam and peace vigils. The piece classifies four pacifist and four legalist groups, contrasts old national patriotism with a global view, and endorses world government and youth engagement, urging expansion of universal duties beyond borders.
A columnist contrasts taste and modern life with a critique of technology's grip, referencing Islandia by Austin Tappan Wright. The piece discusses how Islandia depicts a society choosing civilization without technology, comparing it to Tolkien and Hobbitland, and praising the detailed utopian vision as a rigorous study of human nature and geography.
An opinion piece argues that the true victims are refugees from the conflict and urges a humanist, practical approach to resettlement. It singles out Arab leaders for using refugees as political leverage, calls for demilitarization plans, and proposes UN and international funding to relocate and integrate those displaced.
An homage to Bradford Smith honoring his lasting legacy through wise words and beneficent acts. It notes his role as a friend and citizen and the inspirational spirit that endures in those he touched. PVING FINEMAN.
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