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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A letter from Rutland County State's Atty. Robert E. West urges expanded local police training at state expense and higher salaries to raise performance. He notes disparities with state troopers, urges equal training and pay, and highlights staffing shortages in state police and state's attorneys offices.
Village highway department employees painted large Traffic Light Ahead warnings on both sides of the Valentine and Main intersection to reduce accidents. Trustees study relocating the light for better visibility. Rep Robert Stafford looks set for a fourth House term as William J Ryan enters the race to challenge him. Downtown merchants host a successful Midnight Madness Sale drawing crowds on Main Street. Mrs Walthrude Pierce becomes executive secretary of the local Red Cross chapter, overseeing blood drives, military family aid, and water safety training. An alcoholic is one who has worked his way from bottoms up. Burlington Free Press.
Tourists flood Grand Canyon National Park at up to 15 000 daily. Dams proposed at Bridge and Marble Canyon spark a clash between conservationists and the Bureau of Reclamation. Arizona leaders weigh reservoirs and future restrictions as visits rise and cars crowd the canyon.
In fishing lore winds improve catching by agitating food chains and dislodging prey, with strong gusts boosting fish at shorelines. Mercury marine tips note wind helps feeding, while anglers may need to cast into wind with spoons for best results.
The piece argues President Johnson shifts tactics to influence the October polls as public worry about the Vietnam War grows. It notes bombing North Vietnam may blunt war concerns, while inflation and the economy create mixed signals for Republicans. It also covers Sierra Club and IRS actions tied to conservation fights and political advocacy.
A reader argues about sane limits during wartime and endorses proactive life saving, while Rev Jordan Cole calls for personal responsibility. A second letter defends a theater review and discusses economic outlook, deficits, car sales, mortgage money, and potential 1967 election issues amid Southeast Asia escalation.
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