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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
The Banner argues Vermonters face a dilemma as Stratton Magic Bromley area growth brings wealth and change. Residents gain jobs and value yet fear landscape loss and outsider influence. It urges balanced planning and zoning to guide development and preserve wilderness.
The piece notes Secretary Udall predicting 15 to 20 years of widespread electric vehicles, led by Ford’s prototype. Benefits include cleaner air, reduced noise, and independence from fueling stations with a 150 mile range using sodium-sulphur batteries. Limits include cross country range and current speed, with Ford, GE, and other Detroit makers racing toward feasibility.
An editorial note recalls Columbus Day honoring Christopher Columbus for opening transatlantic settlement and contrasts Norse exploration on Baffin Island with later settlement. It contrasts views on Columbus with scholarly debate, and ends with quotes about progress and persistence.
In the Pacific Northwest, Governors Smylie Hatfield and Smylie face setback as they seek national stature. Smylie’s moderation and New Jersey entanglements hinder his bid, while Hatfield’s dove stance on Vietnam sours some voters. Washington’s Dan Evans rises, and Oregon’s Tom McCall gains momentum as he argues for keeping Oregon livable, challenging Hatfield and Straub.
NORTH BENNINGTON opinion letter critiques how people assume angels take sides in racial conflicts. It argues angels reflect popular prejudice, condemns segregationist defenses, and warns that reliance on perceived angelic authority can excuse injustice. The piece urges readers to trust personal conscience when choosing what is right.
A reader laments the Shafts bury to Bennington arterial route plan arguing it harms New England town character, raises noise and property value concerns, and urges routing the road further east and away from villages. He cites civic leaders and a governor billboard controversy in a broader call for thoughtful, local development.
Loyal R Nash of Old Bennington writes Gov Hoff urging preservation of Vermont’s natural beauty and opposing a four lane limited access highway on U S 7. He recalls a gubernatorial talk at the Globe Union plant dedication and says he may vote a write-in next month to avoid a sales tax and the highway.
A reader from Arlington objects to Governor Hoff using billboards during tourism season. The letter argues Vermont scenery should remain pristine for visitors and urges bumper stickers instead, noting Candidate Richard Snelling has pledged similar tactics.
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