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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper except Sundays and holidays, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, serving the local community with news, notices, and editorial content.
Britain must pursue a growth oriented program to boost exports and living standards. A revamped tax system, tighter non essential spending, incentives to save, and productive streamlining are needed. Devaluation buys time for reform but is not a cure. A planned 5 year approach or NRA style program could emerge under a Labor government or successor.
The new state track parimutuel split yielded mixed outcomes with the track gaining 40 000 more than 1966 and 82 000 more than 1965 while handle fell by 1 300 000. The state collected 300 000 less than last year and 153 000 less than under the old system, prompting lawmakers to consider revisions if 1968 performance falters. Senator Winston L Prouty campaigns for a 70 00 monthly Social Security minimum, with the House backing only 50 00. Vermont GOP leader Al Moulton launches a door to door inquiry to revitalize the party and attract independents ahead of 1968. Thanksgiving prep looms as Bennington shoppers await TOPS program and weigh indulgence against pounds and appetite.
A column contrasts rigid thinking in U S policy and antiwar groups amid Vietnam and domestic conflict. It cites Rusk McNamara Westmoreland Bunker and advisers, Acheson Clifford Fortas, warns of continued tenacity, and notes the cost in lives and national fracture. It discusses Ho Chi Minh, peace stalemate, and protests fueling anger and draft tensions. It cites Galbraith on rigid minds and calls for dissent within lawful bounds.
A columnist surveys possible candidates including Romney Stassen Nixon Reagan and LBJ notes pollsters wary undecided voters and party backing while predicting politics may shift before next November and suggesting a White House race without a clear favorite.
A Bennington reader questions Rev Thome and the Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association over property tax appraisals and industrial taxes. He urges voters to avoid real estate or insurance agents, defends fair taxation, and cites a 1965 66 67 chain industry assessment as evidence of inequities. He links tax disputes to broader fears about church involvement in politics and fears of radical right influences in Germany. He ends urging churches to focus on true Christian teaching, not political activism.
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