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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The debate over a proposed $150 million oil refinery and free trade zone at Machiasport Maine highlights the case for abolishing oil import quotas. Proponents argue duty free Libyan and Venezuelan oil plus local refinery output could lower New England fuel prices, while critics warn of favoritism and uneven, nationwide demand. A cleaner path favored is ending the import quota system entirely to let free trade benefit the public in the long run.
In Bennington County the United Counseling Service launches its annual finance drive aiming to raise 15000 to secure crucial state funds. The UCS works quietly to help families and individuals facing non physical difficulties, including school children, within the community.
A Washington student was caught trying to steal the Soviet Embassy doormat. The piece notes the novelty of pondering what may be written on the mat and suggests the Russians' caution in not stamping it with welcome or nyet. The Washington Post quips about Russians watching their doormats.
Readers discuss District 49 election with praise for Ruth Cole’s 1967-68 committee work and critique of presidential tax policy. The column also recalls a Vermont vehicle tax dispute, inflation impacts on fixed incomes, and a call for responsible fiscal policy.
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. faces partisan conflict as Republicans on the Emergency Board refuse to fund a 40 000 request for 87 grants. Democrats led by Gov Hoff push for incentives for all qualified applicants, while budget constraints and past appropriations fuel a looming legislative battle.
Jamaica notes that highway building causes tree loss beyond outright removal. Roads alter drainage, salt exposure, and root growth, often killing trees over time. Decisions to save or cut depend on traffic safety and expert assessment by landscape architects, yarded by a forester’s experience.
The columnist argues Nixon can win 270 electoral votes by aggressive, named attacks on Humphrey. It outlines a path through Texas or Pennsylvania plus Iowa to reach 270, warns of Wallace danger, and urges strong law and order messages to draw back swing voters in New York New Jersey and North Carolina.
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