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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
State Aeronautics Commissioner Edward F. Knapp warns the $45,000 local share for Bennington County Airport runway extension may be insufficient amid rising costs and uncertain aid. Total project cost estimated at $180,000. officials urge early land purchase and engineering with bids planned for next spring, to align with expected state and federal support for regional airports.
Bennington officials find some reassurance in Springfield VI where a resignation leaves the school system with no superintendent, no high school principal, and 18 teaching vacancies amid a nationwide shortage. North Bennington showcases savings on a village garage built by trustees, selling the old firehouse for 6100 to fund the project without borrowing. The Bennington Rutland County Opportunity Council boots Head Start next week and approves two new programs including a Neighborhood Youth Corps and the Foster Grandparent Plan to aid youth employment and care for handicapped children. Deborah Abrams aids children in Viet Nam by sewing clothes and sending supplies, inviting local donations.
The piece argues that a Europe thaw is emerging with open debates between German parties and a German Soviet accord. It notes Barzel’s groundbreaking settlement terms with the Soviet Union and hints at shifts in U.S. policy as McNamara and Bundy urge limits on nuclear arms and acceptance of borders. It frames de Gaulle’s goal as ending the cold war by uniting Europe and Germanies, while warning that anti American sentiment grows due to unilateral U.S. actions and Asia policy.
LANDGROVE ROY WEBSTER of Danby, longtime superintendent of the Danby marble quarries, faces vandalism to his home amid a Vermont marble strike. The piece condemns liberal doctrine, calls for public awareness, notes the Vermont Marble Co. payroll and state impact, and hints at gubernatorial intervention. The writer cites personal ties to the company and argues for accountability, public morality, and industry retention.
The Banner readers urge a clearer explanation of local government structures and tax funds to avoid voter confusion. Betty Moses from Bennington asks for a Banner explainer similar to the education graph, while Norton Barber of Old Bennington credits his wife’s highway beautification story to his own husband’s legal work for the town.
The Burlington Free Press quotes John Kenneth Galbraith criticizing Dean Rusk for underestimating European support in Asia while noting Europeans often oppose direct fighting yet back defeating Communists. Ole Jacob Hoff of Norway praises American individualism and warns against European self delusion rooted in fashion.
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