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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 04, 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.
Editorial laments growing junked auto piles in Bennington and neighboring areas and urges a unified town and state effort. It highlights legal tools, proposed state junkyard supports, and citizen backing as essential to curb blight and improve countryside scenery. The piece also notes Expo 67 reception and Vermont pavilion praise.
A reader laments Bennington’s busyness without progress noting two school boards, a citizens committee, and numerous P T A groups while youth activities and clubs multiply. The author argues too many meetings impede action and cites the junior high school building as an example of stagnant effort.
A Vermont reader urges swift Congressional support for a joint resolution backing United Nations mediation in Vietnam. The letter cites U N Charter duties and requests action to end the war through the Security Council or General Assembly, urging readers to contact the Vermont delegation.
A reader argues for addressing personal myths and embracing self acceptance. He proposes replacing many clubs with a centralized Bennington Improvement Group to coordinate volunteers, reduce conflicting meetings, and tackle town problems, citing greater civic impact through a single body and urging citizens to collaborate. Lawrence Bangs of Bennington adds his endorsement.
A Burlington era look at Mount Anthony Union High School’s new campus on Park Street Extension Bennington. The piece praises the design, construction and future educational aims, hoping the May 8 meeting reflects pride in this community effort and the district’s commitment to students.
In a campaign pledge on crime, Florida Governor Claude Kirk recruits the Wackenhut private security firm to run a state backed program. The plan uses private funds, sparking fears of private power and political persecution, with former FBI operatives among the page’s 36 hitters. The effort targets organized crime in Miami, including alleged Mafia influence in hotels and gaming. Purdy, new Dade County sheriff, says the move helps push for a state police force reform. Public opinion shows split support for the war on crime and Wackenhut’s role.
The Adair Iowa column recalls a quip about an ex girlfriend who chose not to marry for money but acknowledged no other way to get it. The text plays on rumor and social talk in a lighthearted rural setting.
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