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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Henry H. Mallory has won the Bennington Village presidency and must push building and safety codes, plus a cooperative study of off street parking and traffic. A downtown committee is urged to form to craft a long range plan, with meters rejected as a sole solution.
Editor notes former Village President Salva Santarcangelo ended two terms amid frustration and triumphs. New administration now to carry forward proposals begun. Bennington County Republicans Reid Lefevre Kenalene Collins considered for nomination against Richard Snelling and Gov Hoff. Acknowledgment to George Allard for water commission work. Rensselaer County NY celebrates 175th birthday.
A Caledonian Record item mocks a Boston Globe note about dogs addicted to alcohol. It cites dogs groomed by drinking masters and suggests keeping a dog away from alcohol, noting possible withdrawal. The piece ends with a cheeky aside about aging and wrinkles.
The essay credits Kennedy and Johnson era policies for an economic boom with 5.5 percent real growth and a $190 billion GNP rise in five years. It notes inflation remained controlled, poverty fell, and race gaps narrowed while economists guide policy, yet inflationary pressure from Vietnam looms as full employment nears.
A reflective column contrasts St Patrick Day in New York with Prince Philip’s visit and British goods, noting Irish heritage, immigration, and civil rights. It argues modern Irish Americans should champion freedom and equality, recalling ancestors who fought oppression and urging active support for civil rights.
Washington with UPI reports on McNamara France hearings proposing a Saigon TV station as a strategic ploy. A satirical scenario envisions rebels seizing the station, TV ratings shifting allegiances, and a pro Lucy outcome bringing peace.
Readers urge open dialogue with Red China and U.N. inclusion, noting exchanges and publications between the U.S. and the Soviet Union as models. They acknowledge Chinese complexities and double standards while calling for more people exchanges and better understanding to reduce hostility. Also included are youth school film praise and a heartfelt thanks for community support and memorial funds.
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