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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Vermont Supreme Court upheld lower court dismissals of two anti reapportionment petitions, clearing the way for Tuesday elections. Bennington and Woodford gain six seats in the 1150 member House, with Pownal sharing two seats. Candidates offered six qualified contenders from each party, though debate was minimal and voters are urged to cast a full vote.
In Perspective the author argues the White House will force 1,300 counties into loans grants and technical help over five years with a quid pro quo. Cooperation between counties is urged as in the Marshall Plan, but the domestic revival differs from foreign aid and may favor old industrial regions over consistently poor ones.
In Albany New York Republicans and Democrats plan leadership battles as the 1966 session nears. Sen. Joseph Zaretzki faces a challenge for minority leader while Sen. Jack Bronston seeks the same post for Republicans. Senate rules and a looming shift could reshape leadership. Assembly Speaker Travia is expected to seek re election with Ingalls possibly challenged. Several names surface for Republican minority leadership including Barrett Duryea Jr. and John Terry.
A Dorset ski development debate notes zoning history and local business impact. The writer cites two existing Dorset money makers J K Adams Co and tourist resorts, argues the project would create jobs and customers, and criticizes press coverage of the Vietnam War referenced via Gov Hoff. The letter muses on media reporting and local politics.
Letter writer argues reporters like Halberstam Browne and Apple misstate facts about Viet Nam. They insist on calling events war, not pacification, and ignore promises from Ky and Hoff. The piece also laments a local mural dispute and uglification of a Colonial bank building in Manchester.
A Vermont official push ends illegal billboards near the Bennington Pownal line after protracted litigation. Former owner Maurice Callahan reportedly did not inform present owner Francis Frazier of the court rulings. The Banner lauds coverage of the removal and the state’s billboard blight campaign.
Two Irishmen digging a street hole in their town are ordered to fill it. They discover a large heap of dirt left over and debate the depth of the hole. Patrick declares I told you so and I said we should have dug it deeper.
Editor notes that groundbreaking may occur today if the George A. Fuller Co. can move equipment into town. Next week officials will attend the Park Street site ceremony. Gov Hoff eyes Canadian power to cut Vermont rates and lure industry, while senators Aiken Prouty tour abroad on unrelated matters.
Poetic commemorative verse honors John F Kennedy as a beloved figure and martyr. The author Helena S Bushee writes of peace creed and memory, evoking nations praying and grieving for the fallen leader.
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