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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Gov. Philip Hoff declared Saturday his plan to seek a third two year term in the Vermont State House. He faces likely opposition but polls show him the favorite as Vermont enjoys prosperity. Hoff cites reapportionment school aid prison reform and highway work as record achievements and promises a government that serves the people. He emphasizes moving beyond basic needs to personal fulfillment and dignity while preserving assets and embracing change.
The piece surveys summer happenings in Southern Vermont including Sky Line Drive Hill Climb on Mt Equinox and the appeal of regional sports. It notes Sal Santarcangelo will seek a second Vermont state Senate term alongside Allan Angney, with Democrats possibly fielding opposition. It mentions Bennington Free Library’s new garden in memory of Bradford Smith, a display of Smith’s works, and Guardsmen building bridges at Camp Drum, NY.
Washington columnist Marquis Childs warns of a national water shortage as the West drains underground supplies. He outlines subsidies, federal projects, and disputes among Arizona California West Texas and Mexico over Colorado River rights and proposed dams. He calls for desalinization and cleaner water as immediate needs amid rising groundwater decline across regions.
A Mountaintop diary depicts a sweltering heat wave up to 90 degrees with Stratton and Haystack in a heat haze. Charlie and four NYC police veterans reunite in Cambridge and Eagle Valley sharing memories from the 1939 World’s Fair and Harbor Squad service. The piece also outlines a political note on the Grand Canyon dam plan and the proposed National Water Commission to balance Colorado River resources.
Manchester letter argues highway plan favors Rutland over surrounding towns. Richard C Bartholomae claims Lt Gov Daley and Gov Hoff rely on Rutland for re election, cites Regional Highway Council influence, and notes potential Holiday Inns deal. Warns four lane US 7 hurts Manchester and towns south of Rutland.
Column by Dick West mocks a UPI briefing on a proposed national park for marijuana and LSD users. Babitz angered senators with vague plans and no locations or operations. The piece suggests playful site names, a pipe dream mascot, and tongue in cheek slogans.
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