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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges Bennington selectmen to create a Racial Projects Commission with strong youth representation from high schools and colleges. Proposes inviting urban black teens for a summer program and seeking state, federal, and private funds. Warns local effort could model national progress and show Vermont’s seriousness amid a national racial crisis.
John L. Fisher of Williamstown Mass writes in The Banner praising the vast antiwar demonstrations against the Vietnam War. He cites New York City actions on April 26 with 200000 students and compares Times estimates, urging immediate end to the war and noting broader international protests.
A reader letter discusses Life Magazine's French Spy Scandal and Soviet infiltration claims. It cites Kim Philby and Jack Dunlap as examples, contrasts warnings to De Gaulle, and questions motivations and patriotism within espionage. The writer also comments on Vermont race tracks littering roads and local policing gaps.
Readers respond to Gov Hoff's plan to bring 400 Negro children into Vermont for education. Letters praise and critique reflect on equality, schooling, and attitudes at Mt. Anthony Union High School and in Vermont society across generations.
The piece argues conservative Republicans blocked a May special session, jeopardizing measures on constitutional convention, elderly tax relief, and state office space. It links Gov Hoff’s position, Lt Gov Daley’s influence, and potential governor candidates Oakes Davis to future gridlock. It also comments on Massachusetts primary results and Shaftsbury zoning votes, urging stronger local planning and clearer ballots to avoid voter confusion.
A Northwestern National Life Insurance release touts a Family Economics Bureau survey praising America while dismissing criticism. The writer questions the method, notes selective data on housing poverty crime and education, and warns the piece aims to puff national pride and lull readers into complacency.
The Mayfest at Mauhs in Bennington begins Saturday May 4 after private donors led by John McCullough and Dr Julius Manes raised 19340 to fund the new auditorium. Performances include Vermont Symphony with Stephen Manes, Jazz by Lenny Hochman, MAUHS students in West Side Story, and a community chorus concert Israel in Egypt conducted by Paul Boepple.
In California a pivotal June primary pits Max Rafferty a fierce right wing reformer against Sen. Thomas Kuchel a moderate. Rafferty campaigns on restoring McGuffey’s simplicity arguing for tax savings while Kuchel touts seniority and a steady record.
A reader notes trombone lessons as a path to progress, joking that the instrument lets you get anywhere by letting things slide, as featured in the Burlington Free Press.
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