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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
After a negative unification vote, Bennington Village officials revive a plan to reincorporate as a city. Supporters cite tax shifts and self funding of urban services, while critics warn it would freeze boundaries, split needs, and complicate government. The piece urges unified action across all four municipal entities.
The House passed the federal right to know bill 307 to 6 after Senate approval last fall. Principal sponsor Rep. John E. Moss of California fought for a decade to pass it, facing executive resistance and little backing from party leaders. The vote signaled reluctance to oppose the principle of freedom of information, though many records will remain exempt.
In a Cherryvale Kansas Republican letter, the author chides California politics by joking that Batman could manage Gov. Pat Brown’s campaign. The piece notes Brown’s slim primary win and third term bid, alongside a dig at open government and secrecy in federal records law.
Washington observers see Nixon likely to secure the Republican presidential nomination well before the convention with a strong fundraising role and early campaigning. George Romney is the chief rival, supported by moderates and liberals, as the party eyes 1968 amid discontent with Johnson and Vietnam.
A compilation of remarks from political figures on policy wisdom, human rights, urban development, and party strategy. Includes Johnson speaking with Truman and African ambassadors, Udall on beauty and environment, Weaver on cities, and Laird and Romney among others discussing party prospects and cautions about victory.
A Plum Island fishing spree describes early season mackerel runs with boats like Ardyce and Brenda on Merrimac River and nearby waters. The piece notes 200 fish in a three hour outing, 60 pound potential striped bass, tuna spotting by plane, and a 12 foot rod incident on a Branda trip.
A longtime admirer recalls meeting Walter Hard in Manchester in 1943 and the deep influence of his Vermont stories on rural life. The letter traces shared readings, evenings in a book den, and the author’s gratitude for Walter and Margaret Hard, closing with reflections on mortality and loyalty.
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