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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Defense Secretary McNamara may resist urged troop level increases toward 600,000 by 1968. It notes his doubts about overreliance on American manpower, questions Hanoi's buildup, and warns of political fallout and credibility costs. It discusses miscalculation by military leaders and potential move toward negotiated settlement.
Washington signals support for Corneliu Manescu of Romania to become president of the United Nations General Assembly this September. The plan follows President Johnson’s June meeting with Romanian Premier Maurer and reflects a shift toward independent Romanian policy and broader East European engagement.
Readers argue over the Vietnam conflict and U S policy. Gerald Raftery defends aid to South Vietnam while criticizing pacifist vigils. Catherine Bishop suggests painting activists’ fence with red and yellow. Charles S. Griffith invokes John Birch to discuss truth and youth.
The piece outlines rising belief in a federal tax increase to address a record deficit and higher spending. It notes projections of inflation, higher interest rates, and potential $5 to $8 billion tax needs tied to Vietnam funding and defense costs, with political hurdles and distributional inequities.
The author attended the League of Vermont Writers 23rd annual Summer Institute at the University of Vermont in Burlington. The trip featured scenic views of the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, a roof garden banquet with guest speaker J Warren McClure, and reflections on literary nuggets gained before returning home to Skylark. The narrative shifts to domestic life with Charlie at Bennington, a porchside pond sanctuary, and observations of wildlife including a garter snake, frogs, and a ivory horse radish leaf.
John Chamberlain argues in support of the American Security Council study The Changing Strategic Military Balance U.S.A. vs U.S.S.R. claiming 1967 marks a watershed with Soviet atomic strength surpassing U.S. capability. He warns of deterrence loss, high yield warheads, EMP risks, and a looming arms race amid Chinese H bomb tests.
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