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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that stricter gun laws will not erase murder but could save lives by limiting easy firearm access. It cites FBI data showing most killings are by ordinary people within the family or social circle, not professional killers, and urges reducing gun availability as a worthwhile goal despite limited overall impact.
Washington reads like a study in political expense as lawmakers face the rising cost of campaigns and the ethics questions it raises. The piece discusses Sen. Ed Long and others, including Dirksen and Williams, weighing asset disclosure and tax data access to curb influence from fundraising and referrals. It cites Paul Douglas’s case and notes many lawmakers live on varying income levels while wealthier peers influence policy.
Sparks From the Forge reflects on King Reid Lefevre’s setback as speaker, his MVP turn on the Welfare Bill, and broader questions about one man one vote, Time magazine, and the fate of public aid under a guaranteed income concept. The piece links Reid’s drama to debate over representation, equity, and the future of social policy with critical tone.
Walter Lippmann, longtime Banner columnist at age 77 after 36 years, will discontinue his regular space. He plans longer articles on current events and tomorrow's outlook, to be published in The Banner in a series if needed. Weather notes report eight inches of snow in Searsburg and Bald Mountain snowcapped like Pike’s Peak. Memorial Day forecast looks cool with John Williams to speak in overcoat and earmuffs.
The announcement says St Michael's High School will close at year end due to small enrollment and financial strain. Students may join Montpelier High School next fall with cooperative transfer plans from St Augustine's Church and the Burlington Diocese. Alumni ties endure while new Montpelier High teams gain strength in Northern League play.
Walter Lippmann announces the end of his daily Washington column after 36 years. He cites the strain of constant immediacy and White House surveillance and says he will pursue longer articles and occasional essays without fixed deadlines, continuing to write while abroad and upon return.
In New York, Everett Dirksen promotes a constitutional convention to consider a Dirksen Amendment allowing state popu lation based representation for one legislative house. Proponents argue it preserves state rights and avoids overreach by Congress, while critics warn of dangers to the Bill of Rights and Supreme Court. The piece cites Bozell's critique of Warren Court decisions and notes Scout's Honor two Boy Scouts pledge on a Fall River Spectator hike.
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