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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
Washington reports say peacetime conscription will not be dropped amid Southeast Asian tensions. The Pentagon argues ending the draft would require major pay raises or relaxed recruit standards, and voluntary enlistment remains insufficient. Even with higher pay, funding and political opposition loom.
Washington reports President Johnson methodically sells Viet Nam policy to critics while pressing for near unanimous congressional support. He leverages White House talks, executive authority, and media appearances to pressure dissenters, warning of a broader Asian war as rumors of negotiation surface and real policy stakes rise.
Vermont's House battles over reapportionment end with a 150 member plan in a 163 to 62 vote after days of debate. Key figures include Rep. Emory Hebard and Rep. Sanborn Partridge, with praise for Emory Hebard's leadership and Austin Noble's counsel. The piece notes the comparison to Britain’s 1832 Reform Bill and lauds courtesy and integrity among lawmakers. The second letter argues capitalism dominates crisis cycles and cites socialist labor party activity at UCLA and University of Minnesota.
Editorial argues the town manager is essential in Bennington's move to unify town and village government. It cites past failures with part time officials, warns of voter backlash, and supports an indefinite term for stability while stressing a smooth transition and public confidence.
Rains refreshed dry ground while State Forester Albert Gottlieb considered lifting the brush burn ban amid Vermont's generally quiet fire season. Eight acres burned at Haystack Mountain over the weekend. Clarence W. Whit of North Bennington died. he created the Kiddie-Kar toy and influenced local civic life. Chet Ringheiser captured the Jamaica West River White Water Slalom, noting rising enthusiasm as floodgates opened. The 50th anniversary of Court St Andrew Daughters of America drew remarks from Bishop Joyce, with Episcopal Bishop Butterfield leading services at St Peter's Church on Sunday. Two high church officials visited Burlington over the weekend.
Readers recall a Whit e Creek New York mineral spring famed for clean water and healing chemicals yet with no odor. The piece recalls bottling for New York City, Saratoga Springs competition, and eventual disappearance, urging discovery of any remaining facts and hinting at reviving a health resort idea.
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