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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
After two years of silence, Governor Nelson Rockefeller addresses Vietnam policy. He endorses Kennedy style reform, rejects a purely military solution, and calls for greater South Vietnamese responsibility. The piece argues this evasive stance skirts hard choices and suggests a need to trim U.S. aims while preserving face at home.
Editor’s Notes urge readers to buy quarterly coin cards for the Bennington Rescue Squad fundraising with weekly inserts through the coming months. An apology corrects a misnaming of Russell Barber and congratulates him on academic success. Also praised is the Harte block ribbon cutting on Putnam Square for its downtown impact. Elizabeth Dwyer defends her journalism against mislabeling as a former school teacher.
Vermont bans off premise billboards and replaces them with sign plazas for ads while allowing on site signs. The law aims to unclutter highways and preserve scenic beauty, arguing tourism benefits from aesthetics and a regulated approach may influence other states.
Washington report on Secretary Clifford's view that South Vietnam can defend itself with a million strong force including ARVN and regional militias. He advocates a dual path to peace and stronger U S support with modern weapons as Abrams assesses ARVN performance after Tet.
George B. Gordon muses on pinkletinks or spring peepers awakening after winter. He describes their tiny bodies, mating behavior, tadpole development, and explosive chorus that outdoes birds in volume, noting their resilience amid world events.
Readers critique Governor Hoff and liberal plans for a 246 member House claiming efficiency cannot replace fairness. They defend the 246 seat legislature, denounce a costly education drive, and urge Vermonters to elect proven, capable leaders. Letters from Weston, Arlington, Bennington, and Manchester Depot express opposition to Hoff and support for traditional governance.
The April 30 editorial argues about race and social mixing in Vermont. It endorses equal rights and job chances while denying mandated socialization, questions Gov Hoff’s plan to relocate African Americans, and laments unpassed tax relief for the elderly, urging action next year.
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