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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
A commentary notes Congress debates a $6 billion vs $4 billion civilian cut while Johnson seeks a $3.9 billion supplemental military appropriation. It argues the $76.2 billion defense budget dwarfs social programs and criticizes waste, urging tighter defense spending amid Vietnam era costs. The piece highlights the irony of protecting Pentagon needs despite calls to cut social welfare programs.
Editor notes praise MAUHS baseball for season long determination and sportsmanship as a new auditorium hosts Mayfest 1968 with an oratorio Israel in Egypt. Community collaboration from college and town earns broad acclaim and hints at future events. Willow Park dedication marks civic progress and future recreational plans local leaders face opposition to Town Farm site though park hopes persist.
In Rutland yesterday Republican candidates Deane Davis and James Oakes debated Gov Hoff’s proposal to invite hundreds of urban youths to Vermont for summer education and recreation. Davis opposed the plan citing fears of crime. Oakes argued expanding outreach could help address the national urban crisis and praised the idea as constructive.
Two readers argue for a May 29 letter to urge a ballot vote in the Bennington area high school district matters. They cite petition signatures, board interest, and unity, urging respect at June 10 meetings to build education support. A second letter rebukes Rev Abernethy and defends Martin Luther King, condemning violence and urging discernment in public faith discourse.
A reader from 420 South St commends Steven Rice for a May 20 letter on Mt. Anthony Union School district budget, praising freedom of thought and expression as key to democracy. The letter echoes praise for civic engagement and peaceful world aims amid Cold War tensions.
A reader argues against raising Vermont interstate and secondary road speed limits citing highway fatalities, tree preservation, and wildlife habitat. The letter contrasts safety with scenery, urging limits aligned to driver ability and warns of environmental costs. The second part notes a tranquil morning scene with birds, garden work, and a trench in the bean patch.
Marquis Childs argues Bobby Kennedy diverges from the 1960 Kennedy path as the nation seeks order and calm. He notes Kennedy’s ties to Bay of Pigs era decisions and contrasts his shift toward law and enterprise in Indiana with the era’s demand for stability and reform.
Business tycoon returns from the office and tells his wife he took an aptitude test. She nervously replies that owning the company is a good thing. A light, situational exchange reflecting corporate pride and household dynamics.
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