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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The United States acknowledges that its war planes may have unintentionally crossed into Chinese air space during Vietnam action, undermining credibility and raising questions about restraint and control. Officials deny broader attacks while admitting possible inadvertent intrusions, highlighting a drift toward greater danger and the need for a diplomatic reorientation.
Editors urge Snelling to push tax reform as GOP platform debated. Riverside Reformatory in Rutland may close with inmates sent to neighboring states. Empty post office and forlorn Depot Street station threaten plans, prompting talk of repurposing or demolition to avoid an eyesore and support municipal needs.
In Tokyo the Mont Pelerin Society critiques state control as Japan faces a revival from a closed, regulated economy. Observers note free but limited economic choices, reliance on government guidance, and a push toward self responsibility amid ongoing inflation and a balanced budget tension. The piece contrasts Western libertarian ideals with Japanese planning and Confucian influence, highlighting dissent, openness, and the difficulty of implementing free-market ideals in Japan.
In September the National Fancy Food and Confectionery Show at the Coli seum showcased exotic delicacies from kangaroo tail soup to reindeer meat balls in champagne sauce. The writeup mocks overblown labeling while noting snail preparations, whiskey marmalades, plum jams, and Thompsons Irish Dundee whiskey fruitcake. The piece playfully critiques packaging trends and taste preferences, ending with a quip about reindeer in Christmas stockings.
National critique argues Viet Nam warfare shows undercut air power by civilian strategy and political leadership. It cites McNamara Johnson and Gen Lemay calling for targeted air strikes, urging strong voices from Air Force veterans to restore faith.
Letters to the editor urge Bennington voters to approve extending the water system. The writer notes residents with inadequate supply, highlighting Bennington Flats and citing a cancer patient recently discharged from the hospital as an example of needing reliable water access.
A Bennington mother extends heartfelt thanks to the Little League president, coaches, managers, and donors for organizing a three-bus trip to Fenway Park last Saturday. The outing offered a broadening experience for the boys, fostered adult male companionship, and included a sponsored dinner.
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