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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Suzanne of the Manchester Journal argues for frequent closed meetings to allow frank debate among school board members. The piece contrasts public right to know with desires for off the record remarks, urging elected boards to deliberate openly and taxpayers to attend meetings.
The board should debate openly to build public confidence and ensure honesty. Critics fear press coverage but frank remarks help voters assess motives, while private talks rarely improve efficiency. Public scrutiny keeps officials accountable and safeguards taxpayers' interests.
Editor notes describe a quiet Halloween in Bennington with children polite at doors while older youths caused minor egging and mischief. The YMCA fund drive for a new building draws strong support as residents pledge to meet a $1 million goal through community generosity.
The Banner columnist George Sleeman argues teens should finish high school to access better jobs and advancement. A weekend event in Bennington featured foreign students from Africa Latin America Asia and the Mideast at an international party and U N Day celebration. The piece notes the value of education and hopes for recurring exchanges to broaden horizons and improve relations.
An Addison County Independent editorial welcomes students back to Middlebury College noting shifts toward a liberal campus culture with long hair sandals and casual dress. It downplays concerns about a party and drug scene while affirming that the many normal students and their families are highly regarded on campus.
The essay splits America into two camps over Vietnam policy. It argues Ho Chi Minh holds the key to peace, urges pressuring him on negotiations, and supports including Viet Cong in talks. It notes a shift toward social change as a result of war and calls for reducing US presence in Vietnam.
NORTH BENNINGTON portion notes how men have invaded spaces once dominated by women including barber shops and sports boxes. The column satirically critiques male cosmetics marketing promising irresistible appeal and describes humorous anecdotes about scented air fresheners and scent advertising aimed at men.
Vermont Life editor Walter R Hard Jr collects 39 nature articles plus two photograph essays for The Stephen Greene Press. The 188 page book surveys Vermont wildlife from deer and bears to bats and wildflowers with notes from Ronald Rood and essays by George D Aiken Edwin Way Teale Harold B Hitchcock and others. The volume draws on 1947 to 1967 issues and aims at general readers with richly illustrated content.
Admirers of the late Edward J. Brundage will welcome his double-page spread of nut trees and foliage titled Woodland Harvest. The issue highlights Vermont Life quality photographs and Robert Candy drawings, praising the book as a fine Christmas gift for Vermonters and for stay-at homes who cherish Vermont wildlife and unspoiled habitats.
A humorous column describes a homegrown board game called non candidate that parodies US politics. Players start in key states New York California Michigan Illinois aiming to capture Miami Beach with cards spoofing campaigns and presidents.
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