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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
In a Baylor speech President Johnson faces a protracted Dominican Republic stalemate. The U.S. occupation appears to be the only plausible path, while the OAS struggles to assume mediation. The piece argues America must adapt to anti imperial reform movements across Latin America rather than rely on force.
The editor notes the Vermont State Board of Education struggles to replace retiring Education Commissioner A John Holden Jr by June 30. The piece also cites 25 rabies cases in Vermont since last November and warns the disease may spread south. Memorial Day activities in Bennington are praised despite small crowds, with remarks on democracy and highway safety. A Globe Union plant open house is announced at North Bennington road, plus quips on vacation prudence and satirical lines on advertising and matrimony.
The piece surveys growing calls in Washington for strong U.S. action against Castro’s Cuba. It notes Republicans push for measures including a blockade, possible invasion, and cutting aid to Cuba allies, while warning of tense global consequences and divided Cuban exiles.
George Van Santvoord of Bennington Town Representative argues the final approval of the Legislative Council will strengthen state legislature powers and efficiency. He compares legislative and executive roles, warns against bureaucracy, and notes bills on dairying maple syrup and farm land taxation with calls for clearer farm land definitions. William Brown urges junk car and billboard removal plus gypsy moth control to boost Vermont’s autumn appeal.
A column urges graduates to seek fulfillment not in riches or fame but through voluntary service and ordinary good deeds. It contrasts past grand promises with the benefits of being "good for nothing" and highlights how civic involvement and selfless acts can shape a better world. The piece invokes George as a model of everyday good citizenship and suggests true happiness lies in service over status.
Washington panel hears tale of cosmetic espionage as James Blond battles Goldcreamer. A fake CIA set amid a beauty parlor fronts a plot to steal a gold facial cream formula turning complexions to match hair.
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