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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It is issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Bennington town listers face anger over across the board reappraisals but are urged to see they acted in good faith to align old assessments with market value. The piece notes underassessed past properties and higher bills from municipal needs, while inviting a public meeting before Grievance Day to clarify goals, methods, and appeal channels.
Editor notes tourist travel in Vermont up about 25 percent over 1965 with northern influx from Canada and July registrations rising at the Greater Bennington Association. Incumbent Rep David J. Allen announces for next Legislature in the Bennington-Woodford district. Manchester Town offices run on a gas generator after a lightning strike during a meeting. GOP candidate Dick Snelling promotes clean roadsides and fewer billboards, while Reuben Levin jokes about politicos and hogwash.
The Brattleboro Reformer discusses bus brake safety after a brake fluid leak caused an accident in Essex Center. Gov Hoff and Motor Vehicle Commissioner Malloy urge stronger school bus safety provisions and warnings to prevent such failures.
Ambassador Lodge, 64, stands as pivotal supporter of Ky regime against Buddhist militants in Saigon. Critics urge replacement amid fatigue claims, but supporters cite his patriotism and experience guiding South Vietnam through a critical transition toward a representative government and eventual strategic victory over Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces.
A collection of remarks by Moynihan Hinz O Konski and Lodge on foreign policy, state systems, and draft policy. Noting the role of educated youth and the impact on the poor, with a high level of political opinion and caution about new allies.
Senator Ribicoff’s government operations subcommittee pressed the auto industry to admit calling in 9 million cars since 1959 amid fears of lawsuits and public backlash. The piece profiles Ralph Nader, GM investigations, and the industry’s influence on safety legislation and policy.
Washington and allied capitals face intractable escalation as Viet Nam moves trigger counter moves and threaten broader war. Senators urge restraint on prisoner handling while Johnson resists bombing Haiphong. Indira Gandhi, Wilson, and Holt grapple with peace versus policy amid a deteriorating global balance. Kosygin calls for ending bombing as Europe readies missiles to Hanoi.
Walter Farrar of New York writes to The Banner urging respect for American farmers and ranchers amid a predicted 1971 food shortage. He argues government policy pressures growers to store for foreign nations, reduces domestic food supply, and prompts farmer departures, warning that foreign help would not be forthcoming if the United States faced hunger.
A Family Weekly item jokes about a chlorine scented deodorant for families wanting neighbors to think they own a swimming pool. The gag critiques pretension and suburban status symbols with playful edge.
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