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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that nationalism now dominates world politics more than communism. It cites Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Albania, and China as signs of fragmentation within the communist bloc and notes the U.S. Vietnam policy mistake from viewing Ho Chi Minh as a monolithic communist actor rather than a nationalist buffer against China.
Editorial notes announce the Bijur Lubricating Corp plant breaking ground this summer, signaling local manufacturing expansion and economic boost for Bennington. The piece also previews a long political season, with new candidates for legislative posts and analysis of Vermont primary trends affecting national party dynamics. It ends with a reminder of Legion Auxiliary poppy drives on local streets to aid veterans.
Readers condemn a MAUHS district meeting for partisan control and lack of public voting, citing student involvement and procedural abuses. Residents call for written ballots, question legality of student voting, demand fair coverage by The Banner, and urge accountability from local officials and trustees.
U S Congressman Robert T Stafford reviews national unrest and Vietnam talks in Paris while urging law and order. He cites open housing progress, pending tax measures, welfare tweaks, and 1969 appropriations as Congress trims spending and advances ethics, education, and housing bills.
A legacy of the Kennedy name, youth, and star appeal fuel Bobby Kennedy’s bid, but nationwide hostility toward him grows beyond issue debates. Polls show slippage since March, with strong support among some groups and sharp opposition in others, risking a broad loss of cross‑coalition backing.
A column criticizes campus violence at Columbia University and mocks liberalism while arguing against ageing authority versus youth. It cites Da Vinci quotes, laments modern decadence, and denounces attempts to suppress inquiry into racial genetics. The author warns of pack dynamics and political conformity.
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