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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Arlington residents face a school bond election amid doubts about expanding Memorial High and Fisher Elementary. The plan cites a 25 percent enrollment rise in a decade, state aid requirements, a need for industrial arts for Mt. Anthony Union High School, rising construction costs, and the goal of maintaining quality education. The boosters argue additions are essential, not frills, and meet present and future needs.
A discussion of a world city spanning the globe, the ecumenopolis, with notes on population growth, planning, and doom-laden forecasts. Doxiadis and Toynbee warn that without careful planning the future city could trap humanity in inhuman conditions and social unrest.
Washington report notes Arizona swept by Republicans with Jack Williams elected governor and both state houses carried, paving Barry Goldwater's path to a Senate vacancy. Sen. Carl Hayden, 89, blocks potential 1968 run but remains powerful as Appropriations chair and top figure in interior affairs and rules.
The Legislative Council committee finds Vermont jails understaffed and poorly equipped for rehabilitation and separation of prisoners. Bennington County Jail should modernize or be rebuilt, potentially expanding sheriff and village police quarters. The panel favors a district jail system and major improvements statewide.
A series of letters discusses expanding Arlington Public Schools to accommodate growing enrollment. Residents urge voter support for a November 22 special town meeting and bond issue to fund facilities and program upgrades at Fisher Elementary and associated spaces, arguing for improved classrooms, library, music, shop, and other areas.
Ken Clayton earns a four pointer on day two as eight hunters settle into camp at Winhall. The party, including Dean Hanson and his son Jeff, recounts a day of scouting, one deer sighting, and calm weather with no meat brought in on day one. Weather remains cool and clear with no further deer encountered.
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