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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial argues that a Soviet orbital bomb or similar weapon would trigger a costly U.S. response, but only heightens danger. It urges reducing armaments, expanding space treaty talks, and incorporating China to prevent a nuclear holocaust.
After Supt. Wagner retires, Southwestern Vermont districts may join South Union or Bennington Rutland Union for shared curricula and facilities. Arlington would join Bennington-Rutland, while debates on unified boards persist. The column also notes runaways and hippies in Bennington, MAUHS ski prep, Romney's pending announcement, and Rockefeller as a potential GOP alternative.
Speaker Anthony J. Travia accuses Liberal state chairman Donald Harrington of aiming to close church-supported schools, fueling a bitter feud that threatens the alliance between Democrats and Liberals. The dispute centers on New York's proposed state charter and constitutional reforms.
A Bennington letter to the Banner describes local ecumenical discussions uniting Catholic and Protestant lay people and clergy. It notes humility toward prejudice, intent to translate insights into action, and invites more neighbors to join in joint learning and service efforts.
Appreciation is voiced for public cooperation and Leonard Wine gard's help with A H Winslow Inc. Everett Corbett advocates Travia for Liberal endorsement if governor bid arises. The piece traces the Liberal party as an ALP offshoot formed during FDR era, its split from Democrats, figures like Rose and Dubinsky, and Harrington's leadership. It notes Liberals backing Lindsay and O'Connor's defeat, and Travia's power at the constitutional convention leaving Liberals sidelined.
A veteran reader recalls Ortega style banter about war pacifism and Oxford Oath while a young man argues for action. They contrast peace vigils with blocking recruitment and Dow Chemical activism as Vermont 1968 politics loom. The piece critiques wartime unity rhetoric and calls for leaders who grasp urban poverty and Vietnam.
A collection of quick touches and quips from ALAN D. SOPHAIN and others. It notes political yearning ahead of November 1968, a coach’s dwindling urgency, a humorous marital anecdote, and a jocular India n souvenir vignette, reflecting era humor and headlines.
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