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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation. It is based at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial warns Kosygin to avoid a Soviet propaganda barrage during the U N General Assembly session on the Middle East. It cautions that hostile rhetoric could inflame Arab anger, harm U S Soviet relations, and jeopardize peace while noting Israel must balance security with concessions. It urges restraint, rational debate, and a possible path to a summit between Kosygin and Johnson as a constructive alternative.
John Chamberlain writes from New York about a Gracie Mansion dinner honoring Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. He argues Israeli victory in 1967 shows Western prowess and technology can aid allies in Asia, urging the US to rethink Vietnam policy and bolster support for Southeast Asia as it did for the Middle East.
A columnist revisits Edward V. Long of Missouri and his invasion of privacy critique, noting his Senate subcommittee ties to James Hoffa. Hoffa’s aggressive stance on privacy clashes with his legal earnings while Long reportedly received 48000 for legal services amid a broader probe of FBI and IRS activities. The piece contrasts praise from NYT Book Review and Saturday Review with concerns about government surveillance and ethical lines, ending with a wry, poetic justice hint about Douglas and counterfeited medicines.
Editor notes heavy tourist flow through Bennington County with 10 000 visitors at the Bennington Museum as Expo 67 draws crowds to southwestern Vermont. Rotary talks urge YMCA building funds for a larger modern facility. North Bennington Fire Department showcases a new rescue truck with ladder for high rise rescues. Park contributions total 95 from Mrs Peinhoud van der Linde’s music class, aiding Bennington’s proposed public park. The piece closes with a faith-themed quote from the Boston Globe.
The piece argues dissent in the army undermines fighting ability and that in undeclared wars dissents outside the armed forces are allowed while inside the army they are not. It discusses drafting only war supporters as a way to preserve discipline and questions whether dissent could influence military effectiveness or escalation.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller faces skepticism from politicians who doubt he will run, while Romney backers push for Romney as the nominee. Rockefeller denies any candidacy, insisting he will not accept the nomination under any circumstances despite lingering speculation and social signals that ignite talk of a bid.
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