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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
A Manchester hearing on a four lane relocation of U.S. 7 sparked claims of political motivation by a motel owner tied to a highway board chairman. Proponents warn of bypassed towns and traffic growth, while opponents tout a two lane solution and emphasize Bennington County’s tourist appeal and need for modern campgrounds like Fordwood and Woodford state parks.
Burlington Free Press notes Vermonters may think motorcycles flood the state but the U S Bureau of Public Roads lists 3546 registrations last year. California leads with 263733, New York has 44314, and Florida 45423 registrations, suggesting Vermont’s situation could be worse.
The piece argues that as the United States intensifies its Southeast Asia war, its clout in Europe wanes. It cites German elections showing CDU losses to SPD, detente shifts, and British Pound weakness while criticizing Western policy toward East of Suez. It questions Johnson’s leadership and notes Europe remains a core power arena.
The writer recounts a Peru trip to support anti communist views and warns of nuclear war. An Inca guide interview reveals fear of Americans enslaving locals, while Lima diners hear tales of American food plots to fatten and butcher children. The piece questions accepting a conquest built on lies.
A Vermont reader urges stronger support for police training and pay, arguing that better qualified local police and more state investigators are essential. The letter calls for mandatory state training, higher local officer salaries, and more deputies for busy counties to improve prosecutions and public safety.
A reader urges reconsideration of recently set tax rates after reappraisals he says overvalue properties. He questions listers conflicts with real estate work, asks if petitions can force new rates after grand list finalization, and urges taxpayer vigilance at elections. Local officials note petitions could prompt special meetings. Ed Therapeu and a stray quote follow in the snippet.
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