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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 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.
An editorial argues the Dominican Republic crisis forces renewed U S reflection on Latin America. It criticizes postwar neglect, cites World War II attention as rare progress, and warns that wealth gaps and rising expectations fuel revolts as Latin Americans imitate North American prosperity yet chafe under inequality.
The text argues Latin America’s extreme poverty under hacienda style systems requires democratic development and economic reform. It credits Kennedy's Alliance for Progress with promoting social awareness and income equality, noting U S policy shifts under Castro and Cuba’s influence have impeded reforms, but insists the Alliance’s concepts remain essential for realistic U S engagement.
Editor notes the resignation of Paul Kirsch as Bennington District assistant superintendent and welcomes Philip Leonard as Hoosick Falls superintendent. The Mark Skinner Library wing in Manchester will be dedicated July 11, praised for its harmonious, tasteful design enhancing the landmark.
A persisting plea argues the president cannot govern Vietnam by micromanaging every operation. It warns the dual role risks major trouble, noting the North Vietnamese invasion grows stronger while American air and ground power must be used promptly. Proposes alternatives like promoting Gen. Maxwell Taylor to theater commander and keeping U Alexis Johnson as ambassador, to resolve the command structure.
Byron A Harrington of Bennington argues in The Banner that Vermont leaders fail small farmers and the gypsy moth problem. He laments loss of farms to supermarkets highways and land speculation while urging use of surplus funds for farming aid and moth control to protect the Green Mountains.
A Vermont writer attacks centralized schooling and the erosion of home rule in education. He blames the educationist dogma for alienating communities, praising one room schools and warning that technological pedagogy fosters conformity and depersonalized citizens. He cites Ellul and Skinner, urges discarding false dogmas to avert societal decay.
The piece argues Lyndon Johnson relies on tax cuts and spending to sustain an economic boom into 1966 1968, warns against overusing federal largesse and debt, contrasts current policy with 1929 New Era risks, and cites Martin’s caution on rising outlays and monetary expansion amid stability. It also touches on planned parenthood as a lighter closer.
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