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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The article argues Moscow and Peking are split with anti-Soviet street demonstrations in Beijing endorsed by Mao Zedong. It warns the widening clash may free China to pursue independent military action, potentially affecting U.S. policy and the Vietnam War.
Sister Francis J Hogan suggests an impartial study to explain the Grand List court action and prevent future confusion. Susan Riley earns honorary Boy Scout status for helping Troop 353 learn swimming and lifesaving. Manchester High football grows in numbers ahead of a scrimmage. A Japanese house will be moved to Manchester on West Road amid Swiss chalet style condo plans. Hoosick NY raises funds fast for a new swimming pool with Reverend Edith Craig Reynolds pledging to match the first 15000. Pool may be ready by July as community effort succeeds.
Bobby watching becomes a nationwide craze as Kennedy looms large in 1968 politics. The piece notes Kennedy challenging Johnson and Humphrey while Ribicoff and Kennedy push urban reform probes. A forthcoming Kennedy sponsored book about LBJ is hinted at, stirring anticipation among Bobby watchers.
LANDGROVE INDIVIDUAL asserts twelve basic fallacies shaping modern life. He cites inheritance versus environment, measurable values, social reform limits, science’s reach, and imperial growth. He critiques Vermont’s economy and cites an editorial from Burlington Free Press as the counterpoint. The piece ends with a personal, cryptic aside and a quote from Trumbull Stickney.
A State Department report notes steep Communist declines in West Germany Mexico and Iraq with West Germany down 40000 Mexico 44000 and Iraq 13000 fewer members. The outlawed West German party remains around 10000, and Mexico’s faction is about 5000 amid splits. The piece highlights overall disintegration of Communist groups.
A reader defends The Banner's open forum while notes on global communism critique and praise for dissent. The letter cites Vietnam era policy, Der Gara, and press freedoms, urging informed scrutiny of State Department actions and Marxist influence worldwide.
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