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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Treasury Secretary Fowler acknowledges the proposed 6 percent federal tax increase will not take effect July 1. The piece notes Congress and the public opposed the tax and many experts doubt an economy upturn will appear soon. War costs push spending up, with no clear revenue rise or end in sight.
Editor notes describe G A S P computer scheduling at a Boston program shaping Mt Anthony and other schools. It will break the day into study blocks, labs, counseling, and seminars, expanding access to courses and staff and challenging rigid seven day norms.
Washington held aloof as a mid February secret meeting warned that a military coup in Greece was possible with tacit kingly sanction. The advisers concluded that parliamentary government might be lost and Greece edged toward a fascist dictatorship despite massive American aid to back a civilian government.
A Bennington writer details balmy spring notes and a winter bird gathering in Searsburg. She recalls preparing for a public speaking debut at the First Baptist Church, describes overcoming stage nerves with a warm audience, and thanks readers for their encouragement while noting daffodils and narcissi gifts.
The Newport letter supports Gov Hoffs choice of Fred Payson Davis as chairman of the Vermont Pari-Mutuel Racing Commission. Davis is praised for steady leadership amid controversies tied to Swanton business interests seeking a northern track. The editorial backs renaming him and calls the governor’s decision wise.
California State College delegate Roger Levy cites student votes to abolish the draft, oppose Vietnam, and legalize marijuana. Novelist John Hersey praises students as the liveliest in the country who remind others life need not be dull.
A Bennington resident questions the 1967-68 school bus budget and routes for Grades K-12, noting underutilized trips and backtracking. She urges combining elementary and high school riders, questions BCHS use for Grade 9, and cites a private school transportation policy delay. St. Francis de Sales Academy rider rights are mentioned amid tax concerns.
Patricia Raymond urges Bennington voters to back the school board as they guide a new era in education. She emphasizes shared responsibility, community support, and the goal of better education and citizenship for tomorrow’s students.
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