War in Mideast Could Escalate, Warns Editorial
The Bennington Banner weighs the risks of a broader Arab Israeli war amid Nasser’s brinkmanship. It argues the conflict stems from leadership failures and questions U S neutrality as the crisis deepens, noting potential United Nations involvement and global stakes.
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Enduring Arab Israeli War Demands Western Mediation
The piece argues the United States and Western allies must guarantee Israel's existence while urging United Nations action to stop fighting. It warns of a potential world war if the Soviet Union and Western powers fail to pressure combatants. It calls for ending military aid and renewing guarantees alongside a durable peace and coexistence with responsible Arab leadership.
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Gulf of Aqaba
Successful Coffee House In Bennington Teen Center
The St. Peter's Church parish hall hosts a once weekly teen coffee house that draws full crowds with music, dancing, and refreshments. It relies on teen volunteers and supportive adults, and its future depends on ongoing cross‑age support to avoid the fates seen in similar northern Berkshire centers.
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Flexible faith in education and state aid dispute
Editor notes Gov Hoff criticizes rigid public attitudes blocking solutions to education problems. He cites separation of church and state myths and cites New York court easing limits on aid for private schools. Also mocks Robert Bouplon for false alarm fire response to his burning trash.
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Israeli Army Tries to Weigh War and Peace in Tel Aviv
Bill Mauldin reports from Tel Aviv on wartime mood and the Israeli army. He notes a citizen’s army with bearded soldiers, pragmatic logistics, and a tension between seeking American support and fearing regional danger. The piece reflects on peace as an unstable condition and the dilemma of acting versus restraint.
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Letter on egg throwing at Putnam Square in The Banner
HAL HALVORSEN defends the egg throwing incident at Putnam Square, arguing that other forms of expression in modern times have merit despite the food waste. He signs from 224 N. Bennington Rd., Bennington.
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Molly Stark Trail Through Vermont History and Ice Storm Scar
The writer reflects on a pine grove near Skylark, the ice storm damage, and the Molly Stark Trail. He recalls the trail’s origins as the First Vermont Turnpike, its evolution through wagon days to a paved road by 1932, and its enduring scenic beauty. The piece notes ongoing plans for reconstruction and the trail’s continuing character through forests, wildlife, and seasonal changes.
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Debray Affair Tests New Left Word and Deed Clash
Paris notes Debray the 26 year old French philosopher linked to Fidel Castro is captured with guerrillas in Bolivia. He aided Sartre and Castro and argues revolution inside revolution may fuse theory with action. The incident questions free speech versus subversive action and tests liberal tolerance for ideologues in armed revolt.
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