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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Controversy over the credentials of presidents at two new Vermont private colleges prompts two lawmakers to urge stronger state regulation. They call for checks on academic backgrounds, oversight of faculty qualifications, and verification of educational and financial status before admitting students, to guard students and Vermont’s higher education reputation.
The piece backs Gov Hoff and two possible Republican contenders Tom Hayes and Dick Snelling in favor of a short legislative session to avoid business disruption. It notes prepped laws help speed passage and discusses local topics like Mt Anthony Union High School field irrigation and property tax changes shaping next year’s budgets. Oyster consumption and local sign plazas are also mentioned with local business interest in development plans.
Washington columnist questions President Johnsons use of the war to end war slogan in Vietnam remarks. The piece argues the WWI slogan misled Americans, notes global guerrilla uprisings, and doubts Vietnam proves a global pattern justifying a final war. It warns against assuming one war settles all future conflicts.
Nostalgia for Berkshire trolley travel recalls early Model T driving tricks and back-road reverses. The 1927 flood damaged tracks ending the line between Hoosick Falls and North Adams. Tales of switches Cushman and Willow, summer cars, and motorman friendships evoke a bygone, communal travel era.
Hugh Baillie, former head of United Press, argues many 20th century disasters stem from faulty information. He cites Hitler misjudging Britain and the U S, and Stalin’s Poland deal, blamed on misreadings by the public and leaders. Dr Spock weighs in on how the press shapes belief.
The Forest and Parks Commission eulogizes Perry Merrill as Vermonters bid farewell as he retires after 47 years of state service. His leadership spanned road and park development from three miles of paved roads in 1919 to interstate projects, boosting Vermont tourism and park networks nationwide. Merrill, a key force behind Mt. Mansfield access for skiing and summer tourism, is lauded as Vermont’s best known citizen outside the state. He leaves the administration but remains active in public life as he transitions to other channels. Vermonters are invited to thank him on Sept. 13.
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