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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
President Johnson calls Congress to tighten campaign spending rules but enforcement remains the weakness. The proposed updates to the 1925 Federal Corrupt Practices Act widen scope to primaries and require gifts and income disclosures, and allow a $100 tax deduction for individual contributions. But without effective enforcement by an impartial DOJ, the reforms may fail to curb violations.
Editor reflects on likely revote date for town unification within three weeks and a June 13 meeting to discuss unification and tax deadlines. The Unification Study Committee adopts a passive stance, urging turnout greater than the 25 percent April vote. Also praises BCHS growth, discusses planetarium funding setback, Child Play School project, Equinox House opening, and local observations from Bennington and nearby editorials.
The article argues that U S information and other government agencies lose skilled personnel to Viet Nam, harming civil programs such as Agriculture Health Welfare and Education while stretching budgets. It warns that foreign policy suffers as advisers devote hours to Vietnam, with risks of regional conflicts in the Middle East Africa and rising U N tensions as resources thin out.
In mountain and valley, seasonal change is observed from Skylark to nearby woods with new blossoms, birds, and ongoing work. The writer recalls garden rock-clearing, crumbling boulders, and 18 years of labor, then notes a visit to Somerset Lake with plans for a picnic area and safe recreation along a winding country road with deer and a porcupine sighting.
A columnist mocks the Mohole project as the House Appropriations Committee cuts off funds worth $50 million. He argues the venture is costly, simple, and hard to inspect, and proposes alternatives such as multiple dry land holes or holes on Waikiki Beach to win congressional support. Local pride and Texas post holes are mentioned humorously.
New York Governor Rockefeller reiterated he has dropped all hope of a 1968 White House run. He backs a Romney Javits ticket and says the public misread his earlier outburst, while political veteran observers doubt a self-imposed limit can hold if party leaders push him again. Rockefeller’s re election organization shows signs of dissolving after November as key aides plan to depart for other jobs.
A Washington Star quip notes that naming a subcommittee is not ideal but can be the quickest route to resolution and timely updates for a civic issue. The line underscores bureaucratic pacing and newsroom deadlines guiding local governance.
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