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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial argues Fulbright’s critique of U S policy in the Dominican Republic raises serious questions about Johnson administration motives and the wisdom of intervention. It warns that backing reform versus oligarchies shapes Latin American loyalties and US standing, urging caution and courage in future action.
Editor notes praise Wilbur Rice for challenging regional plans which delayed a final bypass recommendation. His questions spurred a beltline proposal around Bennington and show ordinary residents can influence public boards. Also mentions North Pownal hot lunches and Mary Rogers funeral home transfer, with local color and ongoing column scoops.
Hollis Cilley born 1942 in Vermont lived with severe muscular dystrophy yet graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1961 as a top scholar. He ran a news clipping service from his Essex Junction home, reading every Vermont newspaper to track items about his clients. He died February 18, 1963 at age 21, leaving a memory of a busy last year.
Perspective column views the 89th Congress nearing session end with unprecedented swift action under Johnson. Experts say initiative shifted to the executive, many bills released from years of backlog, while the public and press crave debate and contest. No standout members emerge, as consensus erodes traditional leadership roles.
A Banner letter advocates sending Mrs. Wenonah Powsner, Mrs. Mildred Jannicky and Mrs. Daisy Myers to Montpelier to test women in state government. The writer argues for female leadership to curb war and political corruption, citing history and current events.
Republican fusion nominee John V. Lindsay faces Democratic challenger Abe Beame in a high stakes battle that could shape state politics. Beame’s primary win has Democrats urging unity while Kennedy and Johnson supporters weigh involvement and GOP hopes hinge on Beame defeat. Lindsay resists outside help and keeps a low profile as campaigns gear up.
An eight year old named Tommy asks his mother for an allowance advance arguing students want to give their teacher some momentum as she leaves. The humorous letter to humorously convey school news from the Keene Shopper.
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