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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The Bennington village meeting expands to two days with a mayoral election between Richard Hollister and Henry Mallory. Voters also decide on authorizing parking meters, but trustees give little detail on costs, revenue, or implementation, while urging a long range plan for off street parking.
The piece comments on Sunday liquor laws requiring meals, notes Dick Torrey’s re election as Bennington Rescue Squad president and its rising workload, enjoys the Rhode Island music teacher and his pet python, and reports Montpelier pigeons spurning poisoned corn with only one dead bird found as the annual control effort nears completion.
Washington column argues U S seeks to escalate Vietnam war amid broader frustration in Congress and public. It criticizes Rusk and McNamara on China containment and sphere of influence policy, urging acknowledgment of great power realities and a shift toward a cooperative Latin American approach.
Sparks From the Forge comments on Sen Christone's Feb 16 speech for the Voting Rights Bill and its passage. The author argues the victory is hollow, as the poll tax remains and has been expanded by emergency measures, tying voting rights to driving and town duties. He urges stripping improper appendages, clarifying the poll tax, and debating its core issues with understanding.
A Banner letter from a bereaved father recounts Charlie the terrier killed in a dog mauling. He urges dog owners to restrain female dogs and prevent fights, sharing the couple's struggle as a newlywed family contemplates Charlie's fate. The piece emphasizes responsible ownership and compassion for animals.
A late Sunday snowfall sees a wounded dog named Charlie released by his young owners. He roams to meet a mate, is attacked by larger dogs, and dies after brutal beatings. The piece urges leash use to prevent such suffering and reflects on human and animal behavior. George Juby Adams Mass.
The Times notes Lindsay accepted a cost free limousine from Ford for official use, praising thrift in theory but arguing the gift risks perceived favors. It asserts the city can buy its own cars and should avoid loans or gifts to officials and employees to prevent appearances of influence.
William H. Appledorn of Harwood Hill Bennington warns the proposed Bennington bypass jeopardizes smooth traffic flow and local business vitality. He argues the route diverts from U.S. 7 into Bennington Flats near Globe Union, cutting through populated zones and harming Harwood Hill commerce and school bus routes. He urges reverting to an alignment that crosses U.S. 7 near the radio station to protect shoppers, buses, and the town’s balance.
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