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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Republicans gained in Congress and won statehouses boosting liberal, youthful nominees like Romney in Michigan, Percey in Illinois, Hatfield in Oregon, and Brooke in Massachusetts. Reagan looms as a dark spot, while Goldwaterism faces challenges. In Bennington area, three incumbents lost while three newcomers join the House this winter.
The piece argues the 89th Congress failed to curb political spending and implies future bills will shift costs to taxpayers. It notes President Johnson boasted of the Congress’ record during a tour in Asia, but suggests observers perceived only partial reforms and notable omissions.
Editor notes that a fair housing bill shapes up as a major issue in the next Vermont session amid a tolerant state record and Burlington’s prohibition of housing discrimination. The piece warns of a rising political dynasty in Bennington, concerns about campaign spending, and the rise of the President's clubs as big donors push influence.
Edward W. Brooke, former Massachusetts attorney general and senator elect, writes on change and tradition. He argues change is inevitable but must be evaluated, praising thoughtful planning, zoning, and preservation of Vermont’s intrinsic values while accommodating growth and tourism.
Pope Paul VI in St. Peter's Square urges peace through a universal, solidarity based society as a enduring goal for all. Eugene Rostow testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee saying he neither hawk nor dove, abhorring war but not a pacifist.
The column contrasts LBJ tough talk on Vietnam with a policy of bridge building to Soviet aligned cities and Cuba. It notes JFK and Castro policy tensions, the lack of U.S. action for Cuban refugees, and Hungary’s anti Soviet efforts while criticizing Washington's inconsistent stance.
A jumble of jokes and quips appears from various sources including an angry husband claiming a late meeting and a secretary, a teacher’s washroom finger demo, a tot’s punchline about two fingers, and a nephew’s camp letter about a bonfire. The pieces resemble a lighthearted collage of humor from Bonington Free Press and the Tonight Show, among others.
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