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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The court ruled news media activity during the 1954 trial prejudiced the jury and invalidated the verdict. It warned courts to curb courtroom publicity to protect defendants, noting a carnival atmosphere and overreach by press and broadcasters. Justice Black dissented on free speech latitude.
New York report on the 1968 Republican convention hinge on Michigan as eastern or western state. Governor George Romney debates with Richard Nixon for frontrunner while sparring with General Motors over gas guzzling vehicles. Romney's call to break GM into separate firms echoes progressive Republican ideals.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Mayor John Lindsay clashed over fiscal aid as New York City faced a looming $512 million tax plan. Rockefeller backed Senate tax bills, while Assembly leaders refused, widening the rift and delaying budget action amid pre-primary campaigns.
A columnist argues that Buddhist protests in South Vietnam signal democratic impulse amid harsh conflict. He contrasts North Vietnamese suppression, cites Fall on 1956 Viet Minh actions, and warns against Red participation while defending US policy as aiming for democracy in Asia. The piece closes with a Maxwell Anderson quotation on freedom.
Bennington Village trustees delayed a major traffic fix at Main and Valentine while limiting Elm Street post office parking to 15 20 minutes. They plan light poles and better signals to improve sight lines amid frequent collisions and rising summer tourist traffic. Immediate intersection upgrades should take top priority.
An irate Bennington League spokesman rejected an editorial claim that the League supports or opposes government issues. The nonpartisan group clarifies it does not back candidates or parties though it may back or petition on issues, and vows to avoid misinterpreting its functions in public debates.
Burlington report claims Governor Hoff, amid cost concerns, convened three columnists Samuel Bogdown A D Suffering and Dick Murky to advise on electricity poverty and redistricting. They mocked policies endorsing kerosene, free power, and blame games while noting uncertainty about a second meeting and possible funding for the study.
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