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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial commends Rep. Charles L. Weltner of Atlanta for resigning his nomination rather than support a segregationist. It cites his refusal to sacrifice core convictions for party unity, lauding his stance as a model for country and politics.
Editor notes report that a park commission may be named next week to plan Bennington's proposed public park. The size may shrink due to an access road through Town Farm land set aside for recreation, but progress toward new facilities is hoped for.
Washington notes recount Ike's shifting stance as he enters campaign politics. It cites his 1952 peace image and quotes from Septembers in Newton Iowa Champaign Illinois Richmond California Louisville and other sites, comparing Korea era views to current Viet Nam policy while noting his age, wealth, and Gettysburg estate.
A reader asks if trout season was extended into October in lakes. No official notice found. likely trout season for 1966 is over. The column then covers opening bow and duck seasons, Vermont deer bow hunting rules, bear hunting prospects, and tips on game-seeing luck and safety with cubs.
In a letter to the Banner the writer questions Gov Hoff’s scenery push while noting a May 10 meeting of citizens and a Scenery Preservation Council. The letter asks who funded 40 large highway billboards and suggests taxing billboards, urging local ordinances against roadside ads and court support.
The writer urges caution against extreme progressivism and atomic weaponry, urging inoculation against extremism. A second letter laments Bennington volunteers lacking a marching band for the annual parade, suggesting a brief performance with a horn and drum would honor firefighters. Francis Connelly voices the Bennington concern.
Vermont visitors flood motels and hotels to view the foliage while Montpelier fans of billboards worry that the crowd lacks interest in signs. The brief notes that thousands come for nature rather than advertising displays.
Gerald Raftery of Sunderland asks in a letter responding to George Spargo’s open letter in the Banner on October 1 whether Spargo’s charge reflects Vermont tradition. He questions the governor’s regard for local norms and urges clarification of the cited customs.
A market observer declines being labeled bullish or bearish, describing his stance as chicken while evaluating the stock situation. The remark highlights uncertainty in market sentiment and the speaker's cautious outlook amid fluctuating prices.
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