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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Republican convention solidly backed conservatives with nine of twelve national convention delegates for Nixon while Rockefeller supporters won only two. Critics argue the delegation does not reflect broader GOP sentiment and push for a preferential primary to better capture the popular will.
U S intelligence warns shadow governments form in Saigon and Washington with a planned People’s Congress to isolate Thieu and push a coalition with the Viet Cong. In Berlin, student groups plan a similar Congress to invite Soviet intervention.
In Searsburg a bluebird house goes up after a bluebird moves in to inspect the rough new home. A courtship and rival pair arrive, the male defends the entrance, and the owner Charlie muses about more nesting boxes while the narrator reflects on year round spring cleaning and life’s pace.
Editor notes Dr. George A. Russell of Arlington, a longtime country physician and Vermont history expert, beloved in Bennington County. His portrait by Norman Rockwell decorates hospitals nationwide. The piece also praises United Counseling Service leader Marshall Witten and outlines UCS transition to Rev. Thomas Steffen. It criticizes Burr and Burton Seminary students’ Wallace support, explains Wallace's anti civil rights stance, and urges consideration of Nixon or Reagan as alternatives.
H W Gall of 104 Grant St Bennington writes to respond to Mrs Sleeman Mr Murray and Mrs Harrington. He criticizes the Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association leader for not defending piecemeal budget cuts at a MAUHS budget meeting and calls for constructive criticism and solutions to tax and school problems. He denounces those who yell foul after the battle.
Washington reports George Wallace believes a national wave will propel him into power after the November election. Wallace, having lost a term as Alabama governor, sees his campaign building from a strong wall of support amid crime protests and upheaval.
The Burlington Free Press reports on the American Advertising Federation Conference on Government Relations. A speaker criticized federal truth-in-labeling proposals and quipped that the government itself peddles a deceitful label. The currency is cited as a constant label with changing content.
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