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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, with Sundays and holidays excluded from publication.
Editorial notes Gardner Ackley’s upbeat forecast for 1965 and 1966 with steady growth, rising profits and wages, and controlled inflation. It credits moderate steel settlement and defense spending, while warning foreign policy tensions could unsettle the U.S. economy and limit Johnson administration gains.
Editor notes describe 111 freshmen arriving for orientation in blue or white jeans and leather sandals, while seniors reportedly switch back to dresses and heels for world beyond campus. President Bloustein signals more science emphasis and potential expansion. other local observations note autumn foliage and seasonal signs in Bennington.
Berkshire Eagle argues preserving natural beauty aids vacations and business alike. Pfizer president John E. McKeen cites Connecticut's liveability with pine woods, lakes, trout streams, and quiet shores as a factor drawing plants, noting the balance of open country near urban centers helps attract industry.
An itinerant writer returns to Washington and argues for a second president to step back and assess broad policy, costs, and long term outcomes. The piece critiques current discourse, recalls Adlai Stevenson, Kennedy era dynamics, and laments the lack of sober reflection among leaders and commentators. It questions handling of archival material and calls for clarified standards and a broader perspective.
Two letters from Bennington readers argue for universal water access and critique local officials for limiting supply. Frank J. Cummings urges immediate water connections for Flats residents and condemns commercialism over neighborly aid. Spencer A Haynes defends the Vermont in Mississippi project against attacks citing national unity and goodwill.
The 2 percent New York State sales and use tax faces revisions likely to raise over 600 million yearly. Officials discuss relief for small merchants, possible graduated rebates, and administration tweaks without broad repeal. Debate includes exemptions, use and motor vehicle taxes, and measures to curb profiteering while ensuring accurate checks.
The article discusses the high cost of private psychiatry and the delay in universal Medicare. It highlights Vermont’s United Counseling Service of Bennington County and nine local community mental health agencies. Funded by federal, state, and local sources, they provide individual and community support through counseling, therapy, and education, with fees only for those who can afford it.
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