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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A Barron’s based review cautions that despite booming popularity, ski resorts face over-building and fierce competition. Data show rising capacity outpacing skier growth, threatening many marginal operations with potential bankruptcy within years. Major investors may weather losses, but even large owners face uncertain returns and relying on land and service profits.
John A. Crawford of Bennington vents irony over Vermont harness racing efforts. He notes thoroughbreds claim most racing purses at Green Mountain Park, leaving harness horsemen discouraged. The cartoon serves as a humorous reminder that harness racing still has not returned locally.
The Banner notes the death of Rob Shuffleton a long time North Shire correspondent in East Arlington and Sunderland who reported weekly until 1964 his columns on local life and World War II service. The note also mentions the Vermont Fair Housing bill debate and local sports and housing assessment concerns.
Washington reports show inflation pressures rising with food costs and credit squeeze looming. Federal Reserve Chair William McChesney Martin Jr. faced White House pushback over rate hikes as Senator Richard Russell warned of Viet Nam expansion and higher defense spending. The Dec 5 discount-rate increase sparked Capitol Hill backlash, yet a cautious stand-off persists with possible tax measures to slow inflation.
The piece notes President Johnson aims to spend about 50 million to clean Potomac waters while Springfield teachers threaten to withhold contracts amid education policy disputes over the new school building. It also mentions teacher concerns over facility plans and board decisions, ending with a reference to Jimmy Durante.
The Springfield Teachers Association STA sought recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent after a hastily called staff meeting. The school board agreed to meet but did not sign, citing potential challenges from other teacher groups and needing further investigation. A second discussion was planned during vacation. Open session produced a prepared statement, which many saw as high handed, prompting calls for better two-way communication and mutual respect between STA and the board.
Rod and Gun warns keep dogs home after deer chase risks and outlines dog confinement until May 1. Bennington Rod and Gun Club to hear Miss Jean Henry on dogknapping at 8 pm March 7 at Vermont Fish Hatchery. Beavers slow for trapping with season ending March 13. meanwhile trout season logistics and fly tying tips noted.
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