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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 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 and serves as the region's daily news source.
An editorial warns that China is developing a long range missile firing submarine capable of atomic attack, urging renewed drives to limit and eventually abolish nuclear weapons. It criticizes U S complacency and blames Defense and State departments for downplaying the threat, noting the United States remains ahead but risks strategic lag.
The piece argues the United States holds overwhelming nuclear might with bombers missiles and submarines but remains vulnerable to a Chinese nuclear strike. It warns China could use atomic submarines as bargaining power or train missiles on the U S West Coast in exchange for concessions. It calls proliferation the root cause of potential devastation.
McNamara’s Saigon return triggers debate over American troop goals in Vietnam. The piece argues the core issue is whether U.S. forces are meant to secure a negotiated settlement or to wage a broader anti communism crusade. It warns a shift toward an American military government could edge toward a full scale war with China.
Chairman Walter S. Clemens of the Manchester Board of Sisters defends effort in tax matters and forecasts criticism as the town adopts a state approved property appraisal plan. Villagers consider diverting Barney Brook to cut bridge maintenance costs, while Elks Interstate League and CYO baseball teams post strong records.
The piece critiques Britain’s stance on American Viet Nam policy under Prime Minister Harold Wilson. It argues for a firm British call to acknowledge the war’s dangers, advocate negotiation with the Vietcong, and warn that the conflict risks broader global escalation and a dangerous new Korean War dynamic with nuclear implications. It also urges a Labour-led shift toward political and economic stability in Asia to counter Chinese influence.
In Rome a UPI correspondent learns Italian politics are a tangle of splintered parties. Christian Democrats hold many factions while Socialists, Republicans, and Communists battle for influence. Left and right wings are described as deeply divided with shifting affiliations. The liberal and monarchist camps also fracture along lines of policy and power.
The Bennington Banner reports anger over Gov. Hoff s replacement of Bill Davis as Vermont Fish and Game Commissioner with Edward Kehoe. The four to three vote by the board split along Hoff appointments, prompting critics to call the move Machiavellian and harmful to the state s conservation leadership. Art Smith of the New York Herald Tribune and Ira Gabrielson weigh in on the backlash and the governor s role in the ouster.
Adlai Stevenson moved from defense of peace to a sharper critique of Communist rhetoric and calls for action at the UN. He attacked Afro Asian bloc hypocrisy, warned against Marxist truth propaganda, and urged the United Nations to define aggression beyond mere words. The Toronto speech sparked expectations for a new era in how the U.S. and allies confront neo aggression.
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