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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The weekend detonation of a hydrogen bomb by Communist China sharply worsens prospects for international disarmament. A three-way US Russia China dynamic, limited diplomacy, and potential leapfrogging in nuclear capacity undermine the balance of terror and collective security.
A Sunderland Vermont proposal by the U S Forest Service to build a road and campsite at Branch Pond sparks a debate on preserving remaining wilderness. A Manchester area group argues access invites pollution and loss of natural beauty, urging preservation as essential for future generations and wildlife.
The Sir Hartford Courant notes New Hampshire aims to increase expenditures under Governor John W. King while opposing both sales and income taxes. It highlights a shift in official thinking toward alternative revenue like pari mutuel sources, contrasting past views on volatility and desirability of such funds.
A reader urges re election of Mrs. Marian Taylor to the Mount Anthony Union School board arguing the coming year will be pivotal for Bennington High School finances and programs. The writer praises Taylor’s past service, notes the need for state funding, and defends building plans while warning about cost controls that harm teachers.
The writer critiques Gov Hoff and Rep Hebard on state takeovers of schools. He argues elementary education is already under state influence, opposes centralized control, and proposes small community run elementary schools with private, selectively admitted secondary and custodial institutions funded publicly where needed. He advocates local funding and free choice with frank discussion of costs.
The piece argues Soviet aims in the Middle East rely on backing anti Western, non Communist regimes while avoiding direct intervention to prevent broader war. It cites Egypt and Syria, noting Russia favors Syria, seeks long term influence via popular front coalitions, and wants unstable conditions to benefit communism without risking full collapse of power. Kosygin's UN stance is seen as a tactic to regain prestige and aid internal power struggles.
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