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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published every day except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial lauds the Senate passage of the Air Quality Act of 1967 expanding federal powers to set health protecting standards if states fail to act. It notes emergency action powers, a $700 million three year funding, and urging Vermont to back strong national standards to keep air clean beyond its borders.
Governor Hoff leads a Vermont Planning Council meeting pushing a state wide zoning plan. Bipartisan backing is judged essential to win legislature approval and establish a pattern for future growth. Observers see growing acceptance as population, industry, and tourism rise, with aims to preserve character and environment while allowing orderly development.
Editors note calls for full public explanation of the Gibboney resignation as state commissioner of education after two stormy years. The piece urges disclosure of the board of education philosophy, how Gibboney differed, and what to expect from a new commissioner.
Fischetti to be announced while the state debates educational policy and Gibboney’s alternatives. Vermont’s new highway commissioner Lauritz Solberg Larsen, an air force pilot and jet propulsion researcher, takes the role as he adapts to slower state transport.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey argues only a bold national urban renewal effort can cure the rioting ghettos and deter white backlash. He cites Lawndale in Chicago and Newark unrest as examples, noting cost barriers and limited Congress funding while urging swift action to rebuild housing, schools, and parks with private and public investment.
In Bennington a proposed Honor Roll would celebrate private efforts that beautify neighborhoods with flowers window boxes and trees. Upper Gage Street Bradford Street Lincoln Street Union Street and village centers showcase colorful plantings and shade trees, with notable displays at the YMCA Putnam Hotel Bennington Gallery and local businesses.
The Trend notes shorter U S hours due to unions and machines but leisure remains unused. Bennington's three age groups face idle hours with children teens and elderly seeking meaningful activity. A new YMCA and weeklong youth centers are urged to provide recreation and skill development beyond entertainment.
A spoof feature recounts teen crocodiles from the Congo electrified by a creator named Finster Pho. Beanie, Ancel, Guy, Lawrence, and Cecil form a band with jaw, tail, throat, and guitar devices, meeting instant radio craze and Downbeat top ten status before an Australian platypus interference ends their run.
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