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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
An exhaustive Brookings study led by Joseph A. Pechman shows the rich pay far less than their theoretical share. The top earners see about 26.7 percent in federal income taxes, largely due to capital gains taxed at 25 percent, while the 150000 to 200000 bracket bears 29.1 percent, revealing inequities in a supposed progressive system.
Editor notes Republicans likely win county's two state senate seats as Democrats fail to field challengers against Allan Angney and Sal Santarcangelo. Possible Democratic write ins doubtful. Also honoring Max and Mrs. Fienberg on their 50th anniversary. Community ties noted. false alarms criticized.
A Manchester Union Leader front page editorial headline proclaimed More Rifles, Not Less as a phrase used by politicians and the Manchester publisher. The piece appears in a Keeneland Sentinel-coverage context highlighting calls for increased firearm supply.
Fischetti’s nuisance prompts volunteer firefighters to leave home for false alarms in Bennington. Police question suspects as Vermonters debate primary unity among Republicans after Snelling and Hayes quarrel over the sales tax.
Bangkok based diplomat Thanat Khoman offers a pragmatic view of Asia’s security. He critiques Cambodia’s Prince Sihanouk and China’s rhetoric, arguing a united regional front is needed to counter communism and safeguard U.S. interests in Asia.
The article portrays Thanat Khoman as a flexible, strategic diplomat aiming to counter Communism in Southeast Asia through a multination peace front. He favors ASEAN as a leaner vehicle than regional blocs, seeks Indonesian buy in, and stresses ending conflict through practical diplomacy rather than anti Communist crusades. He warns against police state tactics and emphasizes self made peace by Asians.
Lands near Manchester and Pownal face a planned four lane limited access highway critics call a folly. The piece cites Gov Hoff political pressure and planning failures, urging alternative routes on U S 7 and possible court action to halt the project. It argues U S 7 should be improved like Vermont 11 and 103 and warns against unneeded costly highway expansion.
Milwaukee marchers oppose local politicians joining lily white fraternal orders like the Eagles. They argue voting out offending officials is the proper remedy, highlighting a clash with civil rights law as professors urge action.
The column catalogs vice presidents remembered for quips, praising Thomas Marshall and lampooning Humphrey. It cites W Averell Harriman on cigars, notes mentholated cigars as a social issue, and critiques civil rights marches in Milwaukee while discussing the Civil Rights Bill of 1966 and protected rights.
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