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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Vermont voters delivered a sweeping GOP victory that left Democratic hopes dashed as Republicans won commanding majorities in both houses. Gov Hoff's absence and reapportionment shifts helped while Bennington County showed Democratic resistance, and turnout favored the straight Republican ticket across the state. The Democrats lack the manpower and organization to counter, with Hoff programs likely to face stiff opposition in a legislature now solidly under Republican control.
Editor remarks on Republican victory prompting relief at not running. Ray Bowen elected chairman of the local Red Cross chapter succeeding Dean Hanson. The Manchester selectmen are praised for dedication as Orrin H hospitalization is noted amid ongoing town matters.
Beattie notes bids discussed at Putnam Memorial Hospital over the weekend ahead of a voter's special meeting on December 7. Christmas street decorations along South Street are up, purchased by Bennington merchants and to be displayed on power poles annually. The editor urges post Thanksgiving shopping.
Burlington Free Press notes Lt. Gov. John J. Daley openly provisions for a potential Democratic nomination for governor if Hoff does not seek re-election. If Hoff runs again, Daley aims for the second spot in state government, contrasting with other politicians who keep plans secret. The piece praises his forthright approach as admirable despite potential political risk.
The Kennedy anniversary spurs a flood of memoirs and histories led by Sorensen and Schlesinger while Evelyn Lincoln Maude Shaw and others publish works. The vast output may outpace Kennedy's actual achievements, yet the drive of ambition within the Kennedy family remains undiminished as Robert and Ted Kennedy pursue public service and influence.
A Bennington Hot topic column praises readers for support, laments wild 1960s toy trends, and notes 1966 catalogs may feature dangerous flame and spy toys. James Bond items captivate teens though risks to children are cautioned amid calls for safety. The writer cherishes traditional toys like Raggedy Ann and simple building blocks.
Letters to the editor praise Father Vincent J. Spinelli and critique tax policy while praising Arnold Gingrich’s new book The Well-Tempered Angler. The piece highlights ultralight tackle benefits for trout and salmon and recounts Gingrich’s fishing career and encounters with famous anglers.
Humor from Lord Netherthorpe delights farmers as he recalls a devoted plumber. A candle used to light a loft repair kept blowing out, so the man melted its base and fixed it in place. He warns a junior helper not to reveal the trick until year three, noting National Productivity Year.
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