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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily paper, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The state Highway Department moved swiftly on a Bennington bypass route study, with engineers to finish in three months and a midwinter decision expected. The move supports an accelerated U.S. 7 plan, though construction may wait seven to ten years after route selection. Local officials urged preserving the Flats commercial area and minimizing disruption to Bennington Village, while promoting zoning to curb eyesores along the new road and protect existing investments.
Senator A Willis Robertson of Virginia urges Secretary Udall to close duck hunting for a year, citing steep declines since 1947 and the need to protect brood stock. The piece links habitat loss, pesticides, drought, and market hunting to dwindling waterfowl, noting enforcement limits and private hunting rights amid his re election bid.
After months of using milk cans and containers due to gasoline contamination, three Bennington Flats families gain official permission to hook to the Globe water line along North Bennington Road. The note urges new water sources to prevent future problems and notes light snowfall hinting at more winter ahead.
A nostalgic survey traces apple fashions from Cortland’s 19th century advance to the rise of McIntosh and Delicious. It recalls old New York state orchards, Vermont Tinmouth, and regional favorites like Northern Spy, York State imports, and historical box sales in Chicago. The piece notes shifts in flavor, keeping quality, and shipping, with regional prominence in New York, Washington, Oregon, and California.
Washington coverage for the repeal fight on Section 14(b) of the Taft Hartley Act details Evertt Dirksen's strategy to block fast action, the broad public backing for extended debate, and the roles of key senators including Sam Ervin Bennett Curtis Tower and Hickenlooper. The piece notes Texas senator Tower gains from opposing repeal and predicts impacts on Texas politics and possible Senate outcomes.
Richard Lenzi of Springfield Mass writes to The Banner urging peace through faith in Jesus Christ. He critiques the New York peace talks for ignoring the Prince of Peace and calls for a modern crusade of goodwill to combat war, crime, corruption and materialism.
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