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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays, is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The article notes irony in the rift between President Johnson and some press voices who backed him in 1964 while conservative columnists align with him now. It cites sources calling Johnson irascible and secretive amid Viet Nam tensions, yet acknowledges Medicare and civil rights progress as his triumphs. The three way press public and president debate remains central to American life.
The essay argues the Vietnam buildup is the best option only if aimed at maintaining an American presence until a Southeast Asia settlement is reached. It critiques Johnson's 1964 choices, notes the shift from negotiation to an American war effort, and warns that without clear aims the policy risks prolonging conflict.
The article critiques Robert D. Sinclair’s Vermont comparison of local tax bases, arguing land values outpace inflation and that increases in state aid are not the sole solution. It deconstructs the tax base index formula, warns about per capita and per acre misleads, and notes Stratton leads the state while Swanton trails.
The firing of George Davis as state fish and game commissioner sparks protests in Vermont and beyond. Republicans and hunters demand Gov Hoff explain politics behind the dismissal. editorials in The Banner and other papers urge accountability and question treatment of long-serving officials.
Brattleboro Reformer notes Governor Hoff has dismissed Fish and Game Commissioner Davis without public explanation. Sources claim Davis failed to provide advance department plans, but no official reason is given. The piece urges a clear statement from the administration to justify the action.
In a Windsor era letter Merton Sage argues against restocking the state prison and advocates repurposing county jails for “savable” young men. He urges isolating offenders and criticizing guard attitudes while proposing a radar base in Essex County as a start for new holding camps. John Murphy notes Southern Vermont clergy and sportsmen leaders at a Ludlow meeting discuss fish and game policy. Robert Penn Warren reflects on race, identity, and minority status in America.
A Lake Charles NLRB hearing featured Clarence West, a Gulf Coast menhaden fisherman, wearing a tuxedo coat and trousers with a pearl pin, a red tie, and brown cowboy boots. The observer notes the attire reflected a West family sense of sartorial accuracy and humorously muses about formal dress expectations.
A Family Weekly humor spread features a domed woman fearing mountain air, a drunk quipping about stairs, and nuns in Hollywood rehearsing for The Sound of Music while a Scout jokes about Lassie. The playful banter showcases light social scenes and pop culture touches from mid twentieth century life.
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