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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges Vermont Senate to restore funds cut by the House from the governor’s recommended amounts for nine community mental health agencies led by Bennington County United Counseling Service. It warns smaller agencies would gain share, risking UCS programs, staff, and regional services vital to counties.
The editor comments on Bennington Village trustees dealing with loitering on Main Street while contrasting with Florida where Easter beach chaos led to hundreds of arrests and a judge’s gavel theft. It also covers Vermont reapportionment debate, a push to revive subsidized passenger trains, and skepticism about high costs. Endorses modern rail research over reviving doomed service.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee led by J William Fulbright clashes with the State Department over foreign policy. A proposed 1.5 billion dollar five year add on to the Alliance for Progress faces a March 23 deadline, sparking sharp exchanges and warnings of delayed Latin American plans ahead of the Punta del Este summit.
A Vermont writer recounts a St Albans visit for the League of Vermont Writers at the Governor Smith Inn. He notes snowy scenes yet robin sightings, describes the inn’s library and fireplaces, and shares insights from editors of Vermonting magazines. He reflects on wildlife week and the bond with Sky lark and local nature.
Letters criticize the $18,795 cost of a three day Panther Bill session and the $6,265 daily rate, noting editorials praising legislators while questioning outcomes. Marlene Plumb of Readsboro Heartwellville lists taxpaying concerns and thanks donors for Nordic championships trip. Bennington letter thanks supporters and coach for sending the team to Duluth.
The House advanced H109 to fund 20 percent of amortizing school construction bonds starting July 1, covering current and future debts with a 1967 68 cost of about 85000. H174 on workmen compensation would raise the coverage about 28 percent, with party lines evident. Several other measures passed or moved, including highway bond matching and junkyard regulations, as sessions adjourned for cultural events. GEORGE VAN SANTVOORD, Representative, District 33, Montpelier.
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