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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Human Rights Commission hearing in Bennington is criticized as biased and unobjective by the author. They argue the commission’s liberal makeup and the use of state prosecutors threaten fair proceedings, while emphasizing that property owners should not be penalized for racial preferences or buyers for color. The piece defends open housing but warns against entrapment and suggests jury trials best safeguard civil rights.
Editor notes confirm North Bennington’s bank will adopt the Catamount National Bank name and add a third Brattleboro branch. The piece reflects on local folklore symbols once used by Mt Anthony Union High and Bennington High and jokes about a purring bank voice.
A letter to The Banner voices deep discontent with the American political system. The writer condemns government spending, mocks Kennedy and Chicago protests, and ridicules Wallace and Nixon era politics. He cites global hypocrisy and urges retreat to simpler forests, ending with a provocative Benedictine sign-off.
Readsboro readers praise George Sleeman as proved educator and Vermonter, urging the Bennington South Supervisory Union directors to appoint him superintendent. The letter highlights Sleeman’s 14 years of service, national recognition, and desire to prevent losing his steady leadership.
Joseph Sarkis thanks voters in Pownal and Bennington County for electing Harvey Carter. He mourns Arthur E. George losing the election and proposes George apply for a canine retriever dog catcher post, offering to aid the process.
A diary excerpt recalls a 2000 strong wartime Mass for Roman Catholic soldiers from Fort Ethan Allen at an auditorium in Burlington. The writer notes the disciplined, hopeful mood, reflects on the cost of war, and recalls breakfast after service with veterans discussing draft injuries and social issues.
In a Boston column a writer argues Nixon must lead a new phase for a divided America. The piece weighs the president’s cautious, noncharismatic style against past leaders and urges the nation to act with mutual respect and shared trust to heal social rifts.
In Weyauwega Wisconsin a doctor lightens a visit with humor during a vaccination of a seven year old named Johnny. The doctor says they prefer the term vaccination to fix prompting a chuckle from the patient and parents. The moment captures a lighthearted approach to routine medical care in a local Weyauwega Chronicle report.
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