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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont Republicans named Al Moulton as chairman of the state Republican Committee. A longtime development official, he is praised for promoting tourism and industry, especially the Expo 67 Vermont pavilion, and for his ability to rally diverse GOP factions. Observers wonder how his liberal and conservative alignments will shape the party during forthcoming contests and nominations despite his track record as an energetic promoter.
Eugene V. Kayatta, Manchester School Board member, disputes The Banner reporter Michael Miller’s Oct. 10 account of remarks on possible Grade 9 placement and capital needs. He says the discussion involved a five to ten year population projection and potential junior high integration to avoid new facility costs. He criticizes Miller for misquoting and politicizing school board coverage, warning it could harm relations with other boards and state accreditation.
In a letter to the editor a Manchester School Board member accuses Banner of irresponsible reporting on this week's board meeting. Readers upset by print are often reacting to statements they made without weighing consequences. The claim about Grade 9 at Burr and Burton Seminary is disputed, but the record is said to be clarified.
Lawrence B. Bangs suggests a radical idea to curb Bennington school overcrowding by sending all fifth graders on a nine month European tour funded by reassigning social studies. He argues firsthand travel would replace in class lessons and reduce costs, while boosting education and cutting building and bus expenses.
Daniel J. Holland of the Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council urges all residents to back the United Counseling Service UCS as a vital, uniquely staffed agency linking with other agencies and expanding its personnel through community funding. The letter highlights UCS’s pivotal role in Bennington County and calls for donations to sustain its work.
A New York commentary discusses a newly appointed pornography commission under President Johnson to define obscenity and balance artistic expression with restraint. It weighs whether America’s shift to a pleasure society risks decline, citing Playboy’s influence, libertarian movements, and fears of moral decay versus creative liberation.
A reader defends Burr and Burton School and criticizes Manchester Elementary School and its leadership. The letter disputes claims by Supt. Cross and Eugene Kayatta about BBS finances and capacity, defends BBS renovations, argues Grade 9 should stay at Burr and Burton, and laments student attitudes in Manchester Elementary and broader district issues.
A Boston writer reflects on the 1967 Red Sox World Series run, praising team spirit and youth, and contrasting sports joy with ongoing Vietnam gloom. He recalls key games, lauds Yastrzemski two homers, and notes a near miss on Lonborg’s no hitter while celebrating Boston’s fighting Sox.
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