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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 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.
An editorial notes the U S Senate ratified a consular treaty with the Soviet Union two days earlier. It frames the move as a symbolic but meaningful step toward restoring relations and bridging East West tensions through economic and arms agreements. The 66 to 28 vote signals growing Capitol Hill sophistication in handling communism amid Southeast Asia conflicts.
The Senate endorsed the treaty amid debates over communist diversity in diplomacy, noting Moscow and Peking split and a Gallup poll showing support for U S action with China. Senator Thurston Morton earned credit for rallying support against conservative foes.
Detroit writer John Chamberlain argues free enterprise could curb auto smog via electric and hybrid cars. He recalls Edison’s failed electric vision, Kettering’s leaded gasoline, and Ford’s Arjay Miller predicting a 40 mph lead-acid city car with 150 mile range in coming decades, plus smogless fuels from competition.
The piece weighs the General Assembly's daily cost of 6265 dollars and projected total near 400000 dollars, arguing democracy is costly yet essential. It previews Bennington Village votes on budgets, taxes, and parking, and praises a school dog- training idea. It highlights Jeff Bergquist and Bill Brooks as Curley Williams award winners and commends Arlington's industry school collaboration for student practical learning. It ends with cartoon-style quotes from the Boston Globe and Burlington Free Press.
In Vermont a budget request for 9000 dollars for water resources planning sparks partisan clash. The House wants the money to go to the Water Resources Department while proponents argue central planning is needed. Governor supports planning first and the dispute hinges on which office should manage the funds.
The piece argues that Vermont water resources planning is a partisan battleground between the executive Hoff and the Republican dominated House Appropriations Committee. It notes that Central Planning Office head Richard Rubino leans toward the governor, while Water Resources Commissioner Rheinhold Theime aligns with the House. The $9,000 symbolizes executive legislative tension and the future of lakes and streams beyond party politics.
A columnist criticizes an ACLU affiliate for overorganizing civil liberties efforts and argues liberties must balance civil responsibilities. He cites red lights in a school setting, bans on provocative literature, Hoffa defense, and Abel espionage case to illustrate perceived overreach, urging stronger prosecutor leverage and cautions on legal gamesmanship.
New York lawmakers debate expanding the state lottery to boost school aid. Mayor John Lindsay pushes a plan to increase yearly drawings and distribute more funds to localities based on ticket sales, while upstate and rural leaders fear NYC advantages. Governor Rockefeller's budget foresees three drawings earning about 40 million.
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