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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Vermont public fatigued by the Gibboney affair. It blames neither public nor officials for the controversy, urging focus on students. It calls for hiring a new education commissioner aligned with state and grass roots needs and moving education forward for more children and longer schooling.
First-rate poets are scarce and Carl Sandburg’s passing leaves America poorer. His poems reveal love for the nation and his Lincoln biography earned a Pulitzer and the Civil War era scholars’ gratitude.
Columbia University has acquired rights to a cigarette filter that may cut tar and nicotine inhalation and will be offered to cigarette makers. Critics ask if a so called safe filter will boost smoking, and whether university endorsement could entice youths to start or sustain the habit. The piece notes the need for government education about smoking dangers.
A close look at Gov. George W. Romney shows press skepticism about his presidential chances despite a record of steady leadership. The piece notes Romney’s rise since 1962 and suggests the current tone questions his readiness to lead during a troubled era.
The article reviews Romney's political perception amid Federal versus state power debates. Critics target speechcraft and rhetoric while national publicity intensifies scrutiny. Jealousies among governors and party factions shape Romney's standing as electability headlines dominate the GOP landscape.
Walter and Alice Krach of Eagleville attend the U S A Craft Fair at Mount Snow while the author and friends tour Shaftsbury Hollow Bennington Potter's post office painting and covered-bridge collection. They visit Old-Fashioned Bargain Days in Brattleboro and Marlboro Hidden Lake, then prep for niece Janet's arrival and lawn work as summer visits fade. The piece hops to Romneys political rise and staff buildup for the New Hampshire primary, plus a final quote on judicial appointments from Charles S Desmond.
A Vermont reader denounces SEATO as irrelevant to Vietnam, calling the claim a credibility gap and noting Viet Cong terror contrasts with U.S. wartime power. The letter argues no SEATO unanimous agreement or consultation occurred and criticizes the Ky government’s suppression of opposition, labeling intervention illegal.
Arlington, treasurer of the Bennington County Regional Planning Commission says Kelley Stand road from East Arlington line to Stratton line is in poor condition and must be Sunderland maintained. If Branch Pond Development with 100 campsites occurs, traffic would force extensive town road improvements, with costs not covered by the Forest Service. The group argues the road is suitable only for hiking hunting and fishing and warns against camper trailer or bus traffic.
A reader argues for more college High School exchanges and library value while cautioning against overreach into high school ceremonies. The letter notes student seminars and a cantata as worthwhile but resists private school like cultural immersion and urges equal access without hostility.
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