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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
A Vermont newspaper commentary denounces hate mail from Bennington that accuses civil rights work of being communist. It warns the far right remains active nationwide and urges daily vigilance and a strong repudiation of extremism to protect human rights.
The Cherryvale Republicn and Star Valley Independent note graduation counsel from Rev Edward Hoffmann at St Joseph College in Bennington praising recreation as life enriching while railing against modern overwork. They mention plans to expand the college as enrollment nears capacity and report Vermont National Guard mishaps on the way to Ft Drum. The column also cites accidents involving Vermont’s first lady and ends with a quip about hesitation and clover leaves.
Washington weighs the UNs fragile future as 20th anniversary debates probe US policy and regional blocs. U Thant frustration and disputes over assessments frame risks to peacekeeping and possible shift to voluntary operations. Recovery hinges on political will and a longer view of world leadership.
Sophrin recalls Vermont’s anti slavery stance in 1802 and 1810 rulings Protecting Dinah from slavery and denying slave ownership Mr Herrington’s bold remark about a bill of sale from God Almighty underscores Vermont’s early resistance to slavery Vermont’s tradition of civil rights aligns with modern Vermont in Mississippi Project and civil rights work in Burlington Montpelier teacher Ted Seaver supports Jackson Mississippi outreach.
The Washington County Agricultural Society began its fairs in Greenwich in 1841, evolving from a simple county products show to a two day event with tents, later adding horse racing and a grandstand. Early fairs featured simple exhibits, a ladies’ room in the hotel, a Salem procession, and community bands, with premiums up to six dollars and oxen once shown. The piece reflects on changes from a man’s fair to modern entertainment and ponders how ancestors would view tonight’s chorus girls.
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