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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Romney withdrawal reshapes the 1964 presidential race by removing a strong alternative to Nixon. Rockefeller emerges as the most viable draft option, with Romney’s exit aiding a clearer contest between Republican factions. Rockefeller’s Vietnam stance may surpass Johnson and Nixon, while Romney’s move benefits moderates and broadens the open race.
Editors note both Shaftsbury selectman candidates favor the town's proposed zoning ordinance and urge overwhelming approval at Town Meeting. The piece argues for enforceable land use rules to avoid boomtown sprawl like Bennington and notes the water main dispute to Putnam Memorial Hospital shows tense cooperation needed between town and village authorities.
The Vermont Legislature is urged to pass a bill to replace roadside billboards with modern welcome centers. Vermont towns debate town manager plans and municipal unification to improve governance. The piece envisions centralized information centers at state entry points, comparing to Florida welcome stations and noting Hawaii’s billboard absence.
In a letter to The Banner, Arlington residents urge a larger 200 square foot vault near the main building to store town records. They argue eight by sixteen feet is insufficient for current use and future growth, favor central location, proper access, climate control, and avoiding a rushed election.
A long critique of the Connecticut River Valley development talks urges a regional recreation plan, focusing on river cleanup, river flow, land use, and coordinated planning across four states. It highlights the need for trained landscape designers, the role of federal agencies, and the risks from atomic power plant proposals, urging collaboration to preserve scenic resources and manage a massive public works effort.
A reader argues holidays should not be moved to Mondays and laments editors for omitting a Walling Wall reference. He recalls Armistice Day memories, notes the danger of long four day weekends, cites Vietnam combat deaths, and praises veteran Abe Ruskin before signing Floyd Nelson (Chic) Remington, Astoria, Navy Yard.
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