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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Gov Hoff joins growing number of Americans backing a national youth service corps with universal or voluntary models. The piece argues mandatory service could address poverty racial inequality and reduce the need for draft participation. It highlights Peace Corps VISTA and similar programs as evidence of available volunteers and stresses benefits for education, civic maturity, and world peace.
In Cincinnati, governors from both parties weigh the wind amid a presidential year. Nixon seems poised for a first ballot win with about 667 delegates, while Rockefeller and Reagan face costs, recall petitions, and limited impact on the race. Governors ponder future roles beyond the executive office amid daunting demands and uncertain paths to the White House.
Editorial notes urge Bennington selectmen to back a local Human Relations Commission to combat prejudice and foster understanding among racial, social, and religious groups. The piece criticizes slow progress on racial integration, cites a recent shotgun attack in Irasburg and Cleveland rioting, and calls for public discussion on listers’ duties and possible budget increases amid recent reappraisal concerns.
The Doubleday Quick-Key Guide to Wild Flowers arrives with a sturdy pocket format and 375 descriptions plus a two-part novelty: 51 punched cards that identify a flower by shape color height and leaf traits. Dr David Archbald and three associates created a teachable game profiting from the computer card method for field and classroom use.
Ray C. Murray of Bennington writes to the Banner alleging further cuts beyond the posted absolute minimum, questions budget controls and fund misuse, and commends Bennington School District board members Kelley and Roy for their scrutiny, urging continued oversight to protect taxpayers' money.
The Rutland Herald article on Crowley cheese recalls a governor era memory in Cabot and Healdville Vermont. It notes the traditional hand crafted process at a 66 year old plant now run by Randolph Smiths, preserving the old time cheese making and the sharp Cabot style cheddar.
The listen-in idea by Citizens for Nixon invites voters to record three minute tapes about what they see as wrong with the country or the candidate. The plan aims to reuse voter comments to tailor messages and could supplant rallies. Democrats reportedly plan counter moves like a wave-in with a camera.
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