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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Vermont commentary argues against a sales tax as a tool for reform, noting its regressive burden and inflation risk. It supports Hoff's plan to improve the graduated income tax, raising exemptions to 600 dollars, widening the tax base, and taxing capital gains to better fund town aid and stabilize property taxes.
Editor notes celebrate kids in costumes collecting for UNICEF with treats on Halloween while praising constructive efforts of anti inflation protests led by Mrs. Brillon’s housewives. The piece questions who can sustain pressure on prices and hints at national impact, citing local supermarket scenes and Washington attention.
A Harlem focused column honors George Schuyler for warning against mob action and endorsing black economic advancement. It recalls Schuyler’s NAACP work, a Liberia expedition, and the Durham NC community’s growth through the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. and related enterprises.
A city visitor questions Vermont politics during a visit to Sunderland. The talk touches on billboard campaigns for Gov Hoff, a four lane highway referendum, and de facto segregation in schools. He challenges local views with census figures and World Almanac data, leaving the governor and issues unresolved.
A narrator explains complex political strategy to Madame Bovary in Vermont’s election context. They discuss how candidates for governor and Congress cross party lines to win votes, the role of Republicans and Democrats, and the concept of a strategic voting alliance to influence outcomes. Madame Bovary ponders whether such tactics yield good government and mentions possibly revisiting the topic in 1968.
Political observers say coattails will not lift candidates this year as Governor Rockefeller and Frank D O Connor contest a tight race. Roosevelt Jr Liberal and Adams Conservative hold balance of power while Republicans target Senate and Democrats seek Assembly gains. Delegates at large for the state constitutional convention could decide control.
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