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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201, excluding Sundays and holidays.
Editorial warns that Vietnam war expenses near 24 billion dollars annually could trigger a tax increase. Even without one, a US budget deficit may reach a record 29.2 billion, increasing market rates and hurting home construction. Higher rates could damp housing supply and limit family accommodations. The piece notes shifting spending from weapons to building homes as a potential peace-time use of funds.
Editor notes praise the North and South Streets parking bans in Bennington for easing congestion and safety. They urge forming a parking commission of officials and business leaders to study downtown parking and propose off street facilities, plus a conservation commission to protect green spaces, forests, and wildlife habitats. A Pownal resident counters Catholic vote did not cause a union school bond defeat, noting turnout of non parents as the issue.
A Bennington Catholic High School farewell recalls 12 years of BCHS spirit built on enthusiasm and discipline. It notes founders priests and teachers, a 1955 start, 1959 first graduate John Austin, 1967 last graduate James Woodard, and memories from Spinelli, Brennan, Swertz, and many staff.
The Vermont Board of Education labels three state schools unapproved citing poor education quality. It warns state aid could end unless upgrades are made with emphasis on teachers over sheer new buildings and equipment.
In Washington McNamara urges a limited missile shield while opposing a full scale ABM system. He cites ready reserves and deterrence logic, noting possible lead time for any China focused defense. The JCS backs all options, but McNamara argues against expanding to protect against cities while preserving strategic flexibility.
Fish and Game Commissioner Edward F. Kehoe announced the Green Mountain Conservation Camp for boys aged 12 to 15 will be sponsored at the Fair Haven Community Camp on Lake Bomoseen. The first weekly session opens June 25 and runs to the following Saturday. Cost is $30, with applications via the Montpelier office or Bethel director Alton Blow. Local sponsor Bennington Rod and Gun Club favors sons of members. if none, the first suitable applicant from Bennington area may attend. A July 1 deadline is set for pheasant stocking funds led by Bernard Winslow to raise at least $150, matched by the club, then by the state, to release over 200 pheasants in the Bennington-Shaftsbury area. Readfield and Shaftsbury names noted as committee members. A record brown trout catch numbers 18 pounds, 33 1/4 inches, 21 1/8 inch girth at Sherman Dam by William McKenna of Readsboro and an 18 pound 9 ounce fish from Wachusett Reservoir by Ray Bates of Clinton, Mass. A note on bug season warns hikers and fishers to carry bug spray. about 100,000 fawns expected in June and a plea from Edward Kehoe to keep dogs under supervision until end of June to protect the deer.
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