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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The piece argues that blaming campus pacifists for U S failure to negotiate in Vietnam is flawed. It suggests the Communists expect a long, costly war and that escalation pressures China and the United States, not campus dissent, to negotiate. The author urges avoiding scapegoating protesters as the cause of stalled talks.
Mt Anthony Union School Board praised George Sleeman for serving as acting superintendent, acting high school principal, and guidance director during a period with no full time administrator. His secretary’s joke highlights his three roles and dedication. The board also approved paper ballots for the Nov 23 state election to cut costs.
Banfield argues the so called war on poverty is structurally flawed and largely creates bureaucratic benefit. He contends most so called poverty is statistical and the United States already has one of the most equal wealth distributions. He calls for targeted anti poverty spending rather than broad sweeping programs.
Washington weighs the New York mayoral race between John Lindsay and Abraham Beame and argues progressive Democrats must back Lindsay to resist machine politics. Buckley’s Goldwater faction challenges GOP independence, risking a wrecking outcome unless progressives uphold their tradition of independence and good government.
From the Vermont perspective a cautious booster notes winter sports boosting the economy but warns that unchecked ski development harms beauty and culture. Camel's Hump remains safe for now, yet Dorset Mountain faces a proposed Alpine village with ski trails sparking resident opposition and concerns over long term costs.
A letter-writer commends Sherman Moffitt of Dorset for entering a burning garage to free a dog, risking his life as flames engulfed the structure. The note counters negative portrayals of youth, urging recognition of brave acts and community spirit.
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