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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont, providing local news and notices.
Editorial warns Bennington and Woodford face a tough reapportionment deadline as districts with three or more representatives must be subdivided. A six member Bennington Woodford district creates powerful influence, prompting calls for six nominees per party by Oct. 19 and noting Gov Hoff’s at large plea was rejected.
Editor notes that Bennington students plan to seek seats on the six member House delegation, with Reuben Levin the only confirmed candidate. The piece notes looming campaigns, potential running mates, and roadblocks, alongside Bennington Regional Planning Commission progress and the Neighborhood Youth Corps providing 22 summer jobs helping students fund education.
Washington Post reports Educational Testing Service in Princeton has abandoned IQ as a sole indicator of intellectual potential. President Henry Chauncey says intelligence tests never measured an innate IQ and that testing now focuses on developed ability and aptitude. The piece notes the IQ test utility but criticizes rigid use and urges broader educational access and patience in nurturing innate talent.
In the 89th Congress the administration has not suffered major defeats due to party dominance. Stafford supports desirable bills including Medicare and Social Security, and welcomes the Viet Nam debate signaled by Lodge's confirmation. He notes progress on voting rights, tax cuts, and aging programs, while criticizing the debt limit increase and endorsing targeted rent subsidies after House amendments. He met astronauts McDivitt and White and forecasts no adjournment before mid-September.
Washington based humor column notes investors differ from traders as market swings perplex nonexperts. A 20 member Capital Press Investment Club, each investing ten dollars monthly, shifts funds in response to rumors and speeches. The piece humorously likens members to rabbits when blue chips fall.
UPI reports Rep John Lindsay quickly opposed a behind the scenes bid to bar Gov Rockefeller for the 1966 GOP gubernatorial race. Lindsay pledged support for Rockefeller, citing a strong record and indicating he would not seek the nomination while Rockefeller contemplates another run.
A vocational rehabilitation counselor reflects on sending mentally retarded clients to a Vermont Sheltered Workshop for social adjustment. The author credits patient instructors and a paced, supportive environment with restoring dignity, confidence, and everyday independence.
In a light moment from the Boston Globe and Parade, Frank Blair of Today joked about his growing family of seven with a quip seeking a grandchild. Actress Angie Dickinson, asked to choose among brains wealth or appearance, picked appearance and urged the sooner the better.
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