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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Liberal Republican Sen. Clifford Case of New Jersey proposes banning sonic booms over the United States until studies on effects finish. Government researchers seek acceptable noise levels instead of a full ban, aiming to balance casualties of noise with aviation progress. NASA findings show varied reactions, some harmed by loud noise, others unaffected. The piece argues industry and government should push to eliminate sonic booms, with Case's bill as a starting point.
Vermont delegates split among Humphrey Kennedy and McCarthy, signaling future leverage at Chicago. The convention exposed McCarthy as a potential kingmaker if Oregon and California results align, while Humphrey held labor and party ties with ten delegates. Separately, Bennington hosts YMCA building fund drive aims at one million dollars for a community recreation center as public support grows.
A Stockholm essay notes stronger organized student power in Sweden and Norway, with nations and student unions shaping housing and grants while radical groups push anti establishment agendas. Yet overall happiness fades as welfare limits unrest and students fear a dusting of political disillusionment after gains.
Sunderland column lampoons dog bias by defending Little Monster the cat. The writer recalls a neighbor’s grandchild asking for the cat, notes its playful assaults at night, yawn camouflaged as indifference, and declares it libel to say cats lack personality while recounting photos and daily quirks.
Mayor Sam Yorty argues that linking poverty to the Vietnam War was a major Communist propaganda victory. He contends Bobby Kennedy leverage over McCarthy in California could boost a Kennedy win, while warning that U.S. pullout risks global instability, weakened deterrence, and economic decline. He projects dire consequences for freedom movements abroad and the American political landscape.
A mother chastises her daughter after a rough fight with Mary. The girl concedes the devil suggested hair pulling but claims kicking Mary in the shins was her own idea, adding a proud smile to the confession.
Garrett Kaufman of Dorset defends The Banner's readability and typography while praising its willingness to publish columnists who disagree with editorials. He argues the paper atypically cultivates libertarian seeds and welcomes divergent views despite labeling it liberal.
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