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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 apparatus and address indicate a local daily newspaper operation with standard publishing schedule and company address.
The failed censure vote leaves Charles de Gaulle’s government in place but signals lasting change. Premier Pompidou warns nothing will be the same, as Gaullist policy shifts toward power and stability at higher living costs. France will likely accept a secondary power role, with forced economic policy changes to satisfy mass protests and cross-party pressure.
The truth in lending act, passed by Congress, requires clear disclosure of credit costs by banks stores and finance firms and makes loan sharking a federal crime. It curbs excessive garnishment and aims to shield consumers especially low income earners from unethical lending practices after an eight year fight led by supporters including former Senator Paul H. Douglas of Illinois.
Admiral Rickover urges strict accounting to curb defense contract profits. He cites Moody's figures showing large gains for General Dynamics, General Electric, United Aircraft, Boeing, and Lockheed. He recommends a strengthened Renegotiation Board and uniform cost procedures to prevent profits from spiraling and creating a fourth branch of government.
Ernest Swift of the National Wildlife Federation argues for better leadership and public trust in Vermont’s outdoor recreation. He contrasts organized and unorganized recreation, notes high costs and land use impacts, and urges cooperation among agencies to balance public needs with environmental resources for Vermont’s future major industry.
Kennedy uses a strong conservative pitch to win over southern delegates as he fights to topple Humphrey in Chicago. Shields targets Sen. Ernest Hollings and other southern leaders with a plan including travel cost offers, fundraising help, and selective speeches to win in November. Delegates from Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Texas hold crucial sway as Kennedy trails Humphrey in the Deep South.
Editor notes three Democratic hopefuls seek delegates at today's state convention. Vermont’s Chicago delegation may hint at future party strength. Also celebrates the undefeated Patriots baseball season and rooting for John McShane and his hitters. Calls for shade trees at the new Vermont 67A shopping center parking area.
A reader decries racial discrimination in Vermont and notes white youths also face bias. The letter cites youths desperate for work, being paid poorly, and misled about scheduling, with workers often told to report for work after short notice.
Phillip I. Dorman of Bradford Place Bennington writes urging town leaders to hire young residents. He questions why new workers are rejected, notes many vacancies in The Banner ads, and argues equal opportunity and taxes should apply to all ages. He asserts everyone shares the same birth and end.
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