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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial notes Rep Paul Findley rewrote the food for freedom bill to bar food shipments to nations trading with North Vietnam and Cuba. Washington policymakers view the late insertion as undermining U S diplomacy by cutting off allies like Israel Poland Spain Greece Yugoslavia and Morocco from surplus food. The piece argues the move distorts an otherwise straightforward program and muddles foreign policy.
The piece discusses using food aid to relieve global hunger while noting it conflicts with U S interests when aid could aid enemies. It cites Rep Findley urging a tougher approach and questions whether the United States should condition overseas aid to influence ideologies. The article argues against turning food into a political weapon.
The Old Bennington Board of Trustees elects Hall Cushman as presiding officer and Fred Stocking and Stanley Pike as trustees, with outgoingHam Shields and Loyal R. Nash not seeking re election. Mt Anthony Union School reports budget approval and progress on the new building. Other items discuss nursing graduates, a panel on abolishing composition, population control and pigeons in cities, and a quip about language change and a motto from Stout persons.
In a sharp 1960s style warning, the piece argues that Medicare and Kerr-Mills will boost demand for medical services without increasing supply. It cites a 15 year lag since Magnuson Commission findings on physician and nurse shortages, and warns hospitals face overcrowding as July rollout looms.
A collection of letters discusses the U S 7 bypass proposal for Bennington and Shaftsbury, urging an eastern bypass with town access and a modified Linde route to ease through traffic while protecting local needs. Other letters touch on admission of Communist China to the U N, and civic duty to fight crime, urging citizen involvement and clearer policy.
The author argues modern planning via computers and other methods cannot reveal the true Vermont in the year 2000. He foresees population growth, more cars, bypass debates, possible tunnels, and a persistent need for security institutions. He cautions that history is made by people, not machines.
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