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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that adding about 206000 U S troops would raise total U S forces to roughly 720000 for Vietnam, heightening casualties and inviting wider conflict. It notes public fatigue per Gallup polls and cites civilian Defense officials proposing a shift to defending key cities, opposing the Joint Chiefs who push for victory. It questions President Johnson's resolve to oppose military overreach.
A Burlington Free Press opinion note frowns on George Romney's abrupt withdrawal and jeers at Nelson Rockefeller's approach. It argues Nixon shows greater courage, urging a grassroots, open fight to the end. The piece reflects on political ethics and public trust amid primary dynamics.
The piece argues Wisconsin and other states test incumbent President Johnson more than challenger McCarthy. It notes crossover voting by Republicans and the potential, though uncertain, delegate haul for McCarthy, plus fears Johnson may rethink a second term.
In Searsburg Vermont the annual Town Meeting at the River Valley schoolhouse proceeds with 27 articles discussed and voted. Voters oppose Gov Hoff's educational fund equalization, arguing a $19 000 annual levy for seven local children is unfair for a 42 voter town. Residents discuss ecology and birds report two horned larks, cardinals and goldfinches, and note a returning nuthatch.
A reader commends Mount Anthony Union High School for a fine basketball display at Patrick Memorial Gym, praising the team spirit, the cheerleaders’ enthusiasm, and student unity while urging adults to mirror student cooperation. Other letters discuss church state separation, clergymen’s political activity, and praise a March 7 Mount Anthony concert by the high school Music Department.
Frederic D. Hoth argues that Pope Paul VI distinguishes peace from pacifism, condemning pacifism as surrender to aggression. He references a quotation from Vietnam Crisis by S. Pan and D. Lyons and criticizes pacifist groups for misrepresenting the pope’s stance.
Vermont lawmakers reconvened after recess to reconsider low limit state aid and hours of debate, reaffirming Friday’s action while advancing a new aid formula. Controversial bills on land use taxation and planning boards drew hours of discussion, with amendments and roll calls highlighting partisan divides. George Van Santvoord of Montpelier reports from the House.
A funeral hearse pulled off the Washington Beltway after engine trouble. A nearby call box summoned a mechanic who inspected the engine. He then bowed his head and solemnly announced the battery had passed away in a grim pun.
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