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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily paper except Sundays and holidays, published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial notes a fateful week for Vermont's 246 representative body as it decides on reapportionment toward one man, one vote. It cites delays, disrepute from anti reapportionment factions, and confidence the House will act responsibly despite past headlines and a vocal minority.
The piece urges close attention to Montpelier's legislative week as Vermont contemplates House size and reapportionment. It argues for a 150 member House and cites Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, noting Keppel’s rules tying federal school aid to desegregation progress and predicting substantial federal funds and pressure on Southern districts to desegregate.
Editor notes report the Vermont Education Association asks for a hearing for Ted Seaver after a school board accused him of conduct unbecoming a teacher. The VEA move arrives over a month after the board rejected Seaver’s leave request. The page also lauds Mrs. Donald Humphreys as Catholic mother of the year and highlights local youth activities, including Wally Killian’s front page double feature.
President Johnson’s swift Dominican Republic intervention draws debate on the Monroe Doctrine’s relevance. Critics contrast Vietnam risk with Dominican proximity, urging OAS consultation while acknowledging limits of Latin American unity and the need for stable governance. The piece argues the doctrine remains central yet difficult to act on in a fast moving, global Cold War era.
New York Governor Rockefeller stated he intends to seek a third term, a move that surprised GOP leaders who argued timing mattered. Some suggested his announcement could blunt potential rivals Javits and Lindsay, while others noted lingering questions about his 1968 presidential plans and running-mate options.
Bennington representative George Van Santvoord outlines the House bills H258 and H259 to create a permanent Apportionment Commission, set a 150 member House with 10 percent deviation later raised to 15, and discuss multimember districts, Senate linkage, and court review. He warns against a 210 member House and favors smaller size while preserving one person one vote principles.
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