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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Taxpayers in Bennington's villages and outside town are urged to support a 310000 dollar water system expansion bond at the special town meeting Tuesday. The plan doubles supply by tapping Woodford, backed by a federal grant, village revenues, and a 40 year repayment plan. It argues growth, demand, drought relief, and regional benefits justify timely approval to avoid higher costs and lost funding.
Editorial commentary argues the Johnsons Asia trip served publicity more than progress. It questions the Manila summit’s real gains on Viet Nam, warns of continued internal revolt in Saigon, and suggests the tour may be a costly pseudo event with limited strategic value.
A reader disputes a radio report claiming Gov. Hoff and IBTW officials endorsed Hoff, noting no union vote or poll was taken. The letter urges scrutiny of Hoff’s policies, cites farm bill economics, education funding threats, highway pork, power appointments, and a 1966 Bail Reform Act, urging reform and caution in Vermont politics.
A Vermont reader urges balanced reporting on Hoff’s attacks on sales tax. The letter questions editorial tactics, cites Hoff’s speech claims on wages and purchasing power, taxes, and education aid, and argues for full speech publication and reader judgment. It raises property tax relief, highway funding, and Hoff's political future. A second reader agrees the key issue is whether a limited sales tax would cut property taxes, citing Massachusetts data on local tax relief and school funding. The piece cites Joseph Abair of Montpelier defending tax reform and Vermont implications.
A Washington view of Johnsons Asian tour praises stamina and crowd appeal, noting a well organized press liaison and a calm public face. It highlights friendly receptions, Vietnam and Korea military posture, and potential long term force needs if Korea and Viet Nam issues persist, with caution about Manila conference outcomes.
In a Kentucky town readers note deer season opening near. Archibald Roosevelt accepts a Winchester centennial rifle for the Boone and Crockett Club. the gun’s value climbs. Winchester proclaims sportsman of the century amid centennial events at Sagamore Hill. Reminders urge hunting permissions, safety, and respect for landowners, plus local club meeting details.
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