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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont officials flagged hunger and poverty as they toured Orleans County and the Northeast Kingdom. The piece argues for a nationwide guaranteed annual wage to lift families above the poverty line, replacing ineffective welfare and spurring economic earning incentives. It cites support from politicians, business leaders, and economists, noting a growing sense of social responsibility.
In California a conservative shift marks Max Rafferty's primary victory over incumbent Senate leader Tom Kuchel. Rafferty leveraged education reform credentials and crime control stances, attracting support from outside California while Reagan-era aides stayed neutral. The result signals a broader conservative momentum and sets up a potential fall contest against Cranston.
A Vermont writer criticizes a Governor Hoff plan to house Negro youths for a summer in Vermont, accusing liberal critics of a white racist label. He argues the issue is political manipulation, defends his past Spark suggestion of summer camps and education, and backs Deane Davis while faulting the campaign’s tone and handling.
Editors call for selectmen to study all Town Farm park site options before voting. They advise seeking analyses from the Regional Planning Commission and Allen Organization plus evaluating Luther proposed sites Soldiers Home property Memorial Park and BCIC land. They warn voters of possible outcomes if the land is not used for a park and question future development.
The essay argues that Robert Kennedy will inspire a lingering legend that eclipses the real man. It links this to the Kennedy brothers era, felt most by inner city Black communities. The piece notes how King’s murder created a leadership vacuum, leaving activists seeking a trusted figure who is then struck down, fueling despair.
A letter from Wilma Costa extols the flag and patriotism on Flag Day urging loyalty and defense of the nation. A Manchester Depot reader questions new gun laws and other measures, pondering their effectiveness against crime and violence. A third piece discusses conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy and King assassinations, preferring cautious, individual attributions over grand plots.
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