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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Townwide support grows for Bolles Brook water as voters prepare to decide Articles 12 and 13 at the village annual meeting. The articles seek to ease access rules for outside town residents and grant blanket authority for mains extensions, ensuring equitable water service when the new supply is ready.
The Alliance for Progress faces a long road as economic reform depends on internal Latin American initiative. President Johnson seeks a 30 percent annual aid rise for five years to back market integration and a 19 nation common market. Smaller nations will need transitional aid while Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico drive industrial growth toward self sufficiency.
The piece argues that foreign audiences cling to Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories, driven by exploitation of the Warren Report. It cites Chief Justice Earl Warren defending access to evidence, criticizes New Orleans DA Jim Garrison, and notes enduring questions about plotters beyond Lee Harvey Oswald.
Preparations for the opening of the 1967 trout season are urged six weeks away. Clean reels, inspect hooks and waders, tie new flies, and check all gear. A light note recalls a record smelt catch on Lake Champlain and cites Remington Arms news about a recovered model 1100 gun.
Alfred W. Ellett, chairman of the Bennington Water Board, urges yes votes on Articles 12 and 13 to expand water service from the Globe Union main and allow the board to approve extensions without repeated town votes. The letter notes supply gains and feeder upgrades, while cautioning that full service awaits fall completion. Harold Covey also argues against Davis property parking plans, warning of displacement of elderly residents and neighborhood disruption on Pleasant Street.
Ford unveiled a 40 000 square foot safety research center and a two million dollar service facility on the Dearborn proving ground. The display shows safety advances long before the Nader era, including seat belt testing, new restraint ideas, laminated glass, and electronic warning concepts. Dr. William Haddon's National Traffic Safety Agency helped push the movement, but industry progress predates his influence.
A humorous column recalls an old rumor linking Schick razors to cavalry days and Maj. Gen. Griffith. The piece jokes about hand cranked devices for horse grooming, notes the Army’s modernization, and playfully questions outdated practices at Ft. Myer and military stables.
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