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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Vermont launches its statewide educational TV network starting on Mt Mansfield with two thirds of residents reached by additional transmitters to come. The system aims to broaden curricula, connect students with distant experts, cover legislative events, and provide teacher training while offering cultural programming as a complement to live classroom instruction.
The Subversive Activities Control Board, paying 28 000 dollars yearly, has lived idle for 18 months after the Supreme Court ruling that Communist registration is unconstitutional. With no cases to process, the board funds total 295 000 dollars annually, prompting questions about its future and justification.
Valley News reports the Vermont Planning Council weighing state problems and future changes. An unidentified member floated limiting retired arrivals, amid federal spending fracas. Congress debates pay hikes and cuts, while Dirksen defends ongoing anti-Communist agency funding. Vermont’s seniors are praised for time and wealth supporting the state’s unspoiled image.
Washington observers note growing pressure from Democrats and independents for Robert Kennedy to challenge President Johnson in 1968. Kennedy remains cool to a bid, citing bleak outlook and party unity, while backers press via letters and meetings. Analysts weigh chances of a future bid amid Vietnam War tensions and Johnson-Humphrey loyalty in state parties.
A Vermont tale blends nature observations with a wandering doe dubbed a mule and a vivid autumn scene. The narrator notes robins, catbirds, sparrows, and a doe dining on peach sapling, radish leaves, and mulch. Winter looms as skies darken and the author reflects on the realities of year round country living.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN notes Lady Bird Johnson visiting Williams College and Yale to discuss beautifying America while Students for a Democratic Society protest, linking home projects to Vietnam. He argues the protest risks counterproductivity by politicizing her message and aiming to sway voters.
A Letter To The Editor argues that leaf peeking drew far more attention than the autumn traffic crush. The writer notes many drivers faced long waits at lights near Putnam Square while others enjoyed foliage outings, predicting many similar complaints among the roving public.
A letter to the editor argues against compulsory military service and praises voluntary enlistment, cites Milton Friedman, and criticizes protest tactics. It also complains about traffic congestion around Bennington with calls for additional stoplights at multiple intersections. The piece closes with a quip about a college student buying a car.
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