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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues the Bennington Democratic caucus elected a delegation with no voice for nearly half the party. It urges proportional representation or a neutral procedural ground rule, and suggests a preferential primary to reflect all voters' views.
Village President Henry Mallory leads Bennington and village officials toward building and safety codes to qualify for federal housing funds. A citizen Town Housing Commission and local Office of Economic Opportunity will push cooperation across governments while Carmody urges school based drug education and warns of penalties under new drug laws. The piece also weighs park site debates at Willow Park and lauds Winston Luther’s junk car cleanup drive as ongoing, urging permanence.
Readers from Bennington Grinnell College address racial matter with passion. Geraldine Gerrin criticizes Mrs Federico while Miriam Woodward praises the Banner stance and calls for justice for all. A Grinnell College trio defends Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. against accusations of violence and urges continued nonviolence and social reform. The letters reflect local and national debates on civil rights, violence, and government policy.
Mrs Cummings and the BTPA are criticized for high costs and alleged lack of tax savings. The writer urges MAUHS district citizens to attend the 1969 70 budget meeting and annual meeting to oppose the budget, praising some board members from Woodford Pownal and Shaftsbury. Letter signed by Mrs Richard Bogardus 241 Beech St.
The piece contrasts the primaries conflict with Washington’s stalemate as candidates aim to sway Congress while the capital faces a political war. The moon people flood Indiana and head to Nebraska, Oregon, and California with words and money, while earthbound lawmakers remain locked in mortal combat.
Washington pundit notes TV shows like The Johnny Carson Show tackle sensitive issues openly. Paul Newman recalls fan mobbing while campaigning for McCarthy and fights for entertainers’ public privacy amid political pressure. Johnson’s tax clash and federal reform loom as Wallace threatens electoral drift. Primary dynamics shape future governance.
An elderly discussion on beautification links outdoor improvement to environmental quality and conservation. It argues for inner nurture over mere aesthetics, stressing trees, air purification, and shade to reduce pollutants, boost health, safety, and civic pride, and cites community programs and awards as examples.
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