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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont. The notice declares the newspaper’s home base and publication frequency.
Editorial argues the new foreign aid bill marks a shift from postwar policy. It says global conditions changed, with threats rising from dissidents and regional conflicts rather than a monolithic Soviet expansion. Anti Americanism is noted as broader than communism.
The Senate plan cuts total recipients to 50 nations and extends aid for two years at a reduced level. A Fulbright amendment limits military aid to Latin America, enabling 25 million for an inter American force under the OAS, and requires plans approved by the OAS for future arms aid. The shift marks reduced U.S. unilateral influence toward international consensus led by the OAS and UN.
Editor notes a House vote defeating a committee recommendation that would have crippled a regional vocational education center in Bennington. Legislation shows governor's program backing, with Bennington’s George Van Santvoord speaking against the committee stance.
A Franklin New Hampshire newspaper column recounts a home sneeze using a pipe causing sparks and fire, with the author joking about the chaotic scene. The dramatic moment amuses his children and wife, who rush in as the father shouts in mock alarm.
Washington commentary argues Europe expresses doubt about U S foreign policy under Johnson. It cites loss of confidence since Kennedy’s death, Vietnam expansion, and the Dominican intervention as sources of European skepticism. The author warns that unilateral action without allied consultation risks undermining trust and legitimacy.
Letters to The Banner describe a June 13 meeting of Republican leaders to redraw Bennington into three districts instead of six. The plan uses a census split with Woodford added, and notes that two representatives per city are allowed, while at large election for all six is not.
Bennington residents discuss redrawing election districts to place about 1400 people in the northwest district forming totals around 4360 in that area while three other districts hold roughly 3300 villagers each. J Duncan Campbell leads GOP plans with maps and listers sessions. A veteran letter from William C Hassenpflugs defends veterans and criticizes Ron Cohen’s article on Pitkin with calls for diverse service.
NORTH BENNINGTON carries a playful homily on fatherhood arguing fathers remain useful despite faults. It lists tasks they handle from mice to repairs, shopping cautions, and moral guidance while noting their quirks and humor in family life.
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