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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
The Gallup survey shows 54 percent favor withdrawal if South Vietnamese clash among themselves, 28 percent want continued aid, 18 percent undecided. Across parties and regions, support for withdrawal remains strong, signaling broad consent beyond political lines.
The Gallup findings suggest most voters do not view U S military involvement in Vietnam as a sacred national issue. Public wants an honorable exit, while President Johnson’s reluctance to admit misjudgment hampers reappraisal, though internal dissension in South Vietnam could justify withdrawal.
Perry Merrill plans to retire as Forests and Parks commissioner in July to run for lieutenant governor. His candidacy was rejected by the Republican nominating convention. George H. Amidon was drafted as the nominee but has not decided yet.
Opinion column argues the United States cannot pursue unlimited force in South Vietnam. It urges setting clear limits on military aims, potentially reducing forces, to pressure negotiations and avoid a total conquest or collapse of South Vietnam. The piece notes Gen Ky’s regime, U.S. entanglement, and possible paths to a negotiated settlement.
NORTH BENNINGTON area column argues over gender equality amid airline stewardess debates and broad social roles. It notes pilots and crew, teaching, medicine, law, politics, and the persistent image of male dominance, concluding women still face deep public bias while some roles remain male dominated.
Washington reports on a satirical shift toward automation in cowboy life. A field of tech tests from a U S Department of Agriculture release shows cattle branding via freezing irons and remote controlled livestock guidance using compressed air, loudspeakers, and lights. The spoof narrative culminates with a surreal roundup where MIT trained hands operate high tech gear while a lone horse blip appears on radar.
Robert L. Hagerman chair of the Bennington Regional Planning Commission outlines the commission's stance on U S 7 relocation. He notes endorsement of a general alignment with refinements possible and compares Morse Cadiz and state lines, seeking a mix of both lines if feasible to limit property disruption while protecting existing business.
Robert Dike Blair honors Walter Hard, famed Vermont bookseller and poet, praising his shrewd observations, accessible humor, and the reach of his work from a small Johnny Appleseed Bookshop to readers nationwide.
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