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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, issued daily except Sundays and holidays, is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
An editorial urges forming a Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences to bridge campus life with Main Street, unite colleges and public schools, share resources, and expand statewide programs from theater to concerts. Dr. Lucien M. Hanks leads the effort, with Gov. Hoff backing plans for a merged state arts and sciences council to enrich civic life.
The piece argues there is no quick exit from the Dominican Republic turmoil after Trujillo. It warns about a power vacuum, criticizes military and constitutional options, and urges placing the Constitutionalists behind a legitimate, pro reform government with US support. It emphasizes legitimacy, leadership, and cautious stance toward Soviet interference. The piece urges Johnson to back a Constitutionalists cornerstone with Latin American aid and non intervention.
National and local observers discuss Republican Congressman John Lindsay challenging Mayor Fiorello Wagner in New York City. Lindsay, young and liberal, faces a daunting task amid NYC’s entrenched problems and strong Democratic machine. Success could boost GOP morale, but winning may be beyond reach.
Washington columnist humorously suggests a National Marital Relations Board to mediate domestic disputes between couples. The piece likens marital conflicts to labor disagreements and imagines a Burton Taylor Act cooling off period with mediation and possible binding arbitration before government seizure of a marriage in extreme cases.
A letter to The Banner argues that denying people the freedom to choose death mirrors denying life in a Communist dictatorship. The writer, Gerald Raftery, likens the issue to a man committing suicide by jumping from the Empire State Building and harming others, expressing a provocative stance.
NORTH BENNINGTON columnist muses on small mysteries of daily life from why frost wipes cars unevenly to why clean houses invite no visitors. He toys with questions about children, aging, and social quirks, noting many puzzles may stay unanswered and add charm to living.
Congressman's report endorses President Johnson's foreign policy in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic, supports aid and elections guarantees, and explains approval of a $700 million Viet Nam request after briefings. It reviews major 89th Congress legislation including education, medical care, social security, and various pending measures. The House approved the medical care and Social Security package by 313 to 115, with details on healthcare programs, premiums, and benefits.
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