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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A Bennington Teachers Association letter to the Bennington School District Board urges removing an alleged communications block between administration and staff. It calls for closer dialogue amid district consolidation and new governance as nurse Frances Gibney faces nonrenewal, demoralizing staff and prompting broader discontent over policy announcements and hires.
The Teachers' Statement argues for open discussion between teachers and the school board following a BTA letter. It urges a new personnel policy and dialogue to improve communication, prevent conflicts like the Gibney case, and advance education. State figures like Richard Gibboney advocate student and teacher input to strengthen the system.
Washington peers describe a crisis of decision as estimates show 500000 to 600000 ground troops may be required unless bombing Hanoi Haiphong and routes through Laos Cambodia and border areas are expanded. A full scale bombing could push ground forces down to 300000 350000 with broader Southeast Asia involvement and possible reactions from China and the Soviet Union.
The Bennington bypass controversy, nearly a decade old, fuels playful sobriquets from residents. West End critics dubbed the western route Burdis Goat Path, highlighting engineering and cost concerns. The latest nickname Corkscrew mocks a winding state route, while others call for fresh names like Bald Mountain Parkway for the proposed Linde line.
Editor remarks on a snowy morning in Bennington with daffodils bowed and robins wary under snow. They mention Mrs. Wilder Rice's cat adopting four red squirrels and ponder their future, while noting a Sunday house fire in Arlington tested county fire crews using foam to suppress flames and showcasing interdepartmental cooperation.
A Manchester Elementary junior high reading class lauds The Banner for funding fifteen banners daily in a two week dynamic reading project. Students pace reading speed, share items, and enjoy sports and humor sections. Readers note the paper’s role as a fast perusal source and commend the newspaper for fostering comprehension and discussion.
In Searsburg Vermont residents report mixed spring signs as snow briefly returns and warmer days tease gardening plans. Community notes highlight animal shelter care led by Miss Jean Henry and reflections on Mother's Day origins and evolving celebration.
A reflective essay argues the auto boom must end to curb pollution and congestion. It warns urban highway sprawl, asphalted streets, and rising car numbers threaten life, urging shifts to mass transit, smaller electric carts, and subways to prioritize people over vehicles.
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