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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Secretary McNamara proposed that all young people spend two years in government service, in the armed forces or in a Peace Corps or similar development work, arguing that security requires not only military strength but large scale economic development of underdeveloped nations. He linked violence to poverty and urged a shared obligation to expand peaceful, constructive service.
Editor notes that King Reid will not seek a governor or lieutenant governor post this cycle though his fame as a storyteller would have energized the race. He plans to run again for his legislative seat, keeping a familiar presence in Montpelier. The Veterans Memorial Committee progresses on a park between the County Courthouse and GMA building, aiming for Memorial Day, with a planned Veterans Book to replace the old honor roll. Women's AAUW chapter marks its 40th anniversary.
The League of Women Voters State Council met in Bennington on Wednesday while District 3 of the State Nurses Association held its annual gathering. Jean Lacourture spoke at Bennington College praising American free speech during debate over Viet Nam policy and urging constructive dissent as a sign of democracy’s strength.
Washington sees inflation driven by Vietnam buildup with 400,000 troops by December. Budget figures hide real outlays as stocks are drawn down and replenishment requires new spending. Fortune estimates suggest war costs at 19.3 to 21 billion, risking higher prices unless demand is damped.
The piece argues conservatives face intensified scrutiny from liberal media and courts. It cites Rex Stout and mentions J. Edgar Hoover, Barry Goldwater, and Linus Pauling, detailing libel suits, inflation policy debates, and calls for tax measures. It surveys press bias, legal action, and constitutional protections, framing liberal behavior as persecutory.
In a sharply opinionated column, John Chamberlain profiles Sen. Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut as a fervent environmentalist betting on local pollution and safety issues to drive national policy. He notes Ribicoff’s push for safer cars, smog reduction, and questions about long term nuclear waste disposal, warning of the costs to industry and potential future burdens on energy planning. The piece contrasts Ribicoff’s stance with other senators on Cold War policy and warns of the speculative long term implications of atomic waste management.
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