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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues the draft system is inherently unfair as many eligible youths avoid service while few are drafted for Vietnam. It references President Johnson and the National Advisory Commission on Selective Service and endorses lottery-based induction starting at age 19 to reduce inequities and lessen college-advantaged avoidance.
The president favors cutting graduate and occupational deferments while leaving undergraduate deferments to public debate. Younger draftees could reduce uncertainty for families and enable colleges to supply future officers. Lottery remains imperfect but fairer. universal service or nationwide training could replace the draft later.
The Bennington water board proposes using the $60,000 sinking fund for water system improvements within the village. At the March 20 annual meeting villagers will vote on the plan while trustees seek debt reduction and funds for a new fire truck. The dispute sets up a potentially tumultuous village meeting as supporters solicit taxpayer backing.
Vice Admiral H G Rickover warns that America's landscape is being scarred by mining and development as roads and industry expand. He cites school board protests and local battles over union districts, urging broader public backing to protect historic landmarks and natural beauty.
The piece debates whether the Johnson administration spurned new peace talks with North Vietnam after a bombing pause. It cites U Thant, Kosygin, Wilson, Kennedy's proposals on international inspection, and doubts over Hanoi's control of Viet Cong. It notes internal U.S. division, secrecy, and a push toward peace through victory amid broader civilizational concerns.
The article discusses variable brook smelt runs near Lake St Catherine and Lake Bomoseen. Biologist James MacMartin explains years of fluctuation, shoreline spawning becoming more common, and potential for better catches later in spring. A Bennington Rod and Gun Club meeting promotes direct fundraising for pheasant stocking.
Worthington urges a temporary levy on foreign iron and steel imports to curb dumping and protect U S industry. The piece argues tariffs provoke counter measures, favors temporary tax rebates to undercut foreign rivals, and recalls Hamilton on bounties as a cleaner end to protectionism.
Letters to The Banner argue against a proposed ski tax in the Legislature, predicting strong negative sentiment from thousands of skiers. They warn it will require more funds and effort from the Vermont Development Department, ski areas, and local business to counteract disapproval.
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