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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Gov. George Romney of Michigan urged new GOP leadership at a Burlington dinner, criticizing Vietnam policy as stuck in a rut and calling for fresh ideas to end the war. He echoed JFK era concerns on U S prestige while outlining the need for concrete peace proposals and foreign policy renewal.
Editor notes a Vermont town school controversy over ski wax spending. MAUHS officials say only 250 dollars bought wax for two seasons, countering rumors of 750 dollars. The piece uses broader critique of public budgeting and the term communications breakdown in government.
A four term Ways and Means member urges ending the special tax study committee and abolishing the Vermont Legislative Council. He criticizes study groups and consultants, defends doing sustainable Vermont work, and urges lawmakers to think independently for long term Vermont interests. James Lounsbury endorses a new development leader but cautions against copying Al Moulton.
The Passing Scene argues Vermont should appoint a development commissioner who balances promotional effort with concerns for quality of life. It urges a promoter with philosophical insight, not just gross income focus, capable of guiding tourism and external investment toward genuinely improving Vermont.
New York Governor Rockefeller declines to join the dove camp over Vietnam and insists the U S must stand firm. He questions Johnsons handling yet supports the president leaving no clear plan to withdraw. Rockefeller stresses Southeast Asia unity and warns against weakening the free world in Asia.
The piece reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution and questions the pace and sincerity of reforms in the Soviet Union. It cites censors tightening in Moscow, arrests of writers abroad, expulsions in Czechoslovakia, and shifts in co existence policy including arms support to Middle East conflicts and a new draft law. It contrasts past hopes with repeated disappointments and skeptical resignation about liberalization and freedom of expression under communism.
A Vermont Planning Council member favors limiting immigration by labeling retired residents as non contributing. The essay argues for balanced growth with careful planning, considering costs of new jobs, public services, and effects on tourism, education, policing, and infrastructure while weighing the value of a well kept, diverse community.
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