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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorials argue Windsor State Prison shows 15th Century attitudes with antiquated facilities and insufficient recreation rehabilitation and vocational training. They urge separation of youths 16 to 26 from hardened criminals and support for a proposed medium security institution to steer young offenders toward constructive lives, pending an independent study.
Spring brings plans for Bennington free library to use an open air reading room next summer. Local Rotarians assist construction at Bradford Smith memorial park joint project with Mrs Smith. Veterans Memorial Park paths need further work. Rural water bill by Sen Aiken may aid North Pownal with loans and grants. Rep Stafford notes 30000 rural areas lack water. funds expected Jan 1.
The Burlington Free Press notes October 19 will be a symbolic day for Gov. Hoff as he votes in a special primary, escorts Vice President Hubert Humphrey on a state visit, and joins nine governors on a trade mission to Japan and a tour of South Vietnam. The piece praises Hoff’s bold, active leadership across education planning taxation and labor relations while weighing sustained activity against potential failures in Vermont policy.
The piece analyzes Arthur Goldberg as U N ambassador during the 20th General Assembly and contrasts his role with Adlai Stevenson. It discusses how U S policy, Washington dynamics, and personal relationships shape influence at the U N, noting Goldberg’s advantages and potential frustrations within the White House and State Department.
A letter reflects on Vermont as a home vs a map and examines how mobility alters rootedness. It contrasts native roots with transplanted residents and notes Vermont becoming less a cradle and more a transient place as American mobility rises.
A Vermont college president argues mobility acts as a national force strengthening the country by relocating workers at government expense and broadening perspectives. The piece links relocation to reduced prejudice, stronger national unity, and healing local tensions, urging welcoming views on mobility and education system support. It also notes Vermont lawmakers backing D C home rule efforts, highlighting Senator Prouty and Rep Stafford in the push for H R 4644 or S 1118.
United Press International reports that New York State politics are shifting from iron-handed leadership to persuasion and compromise. With slim majorities and reduced county power, individual lawmakers gain clout, and leaders risk primaries over patronage. The era of wholesale control shifts toward negotiated passage of bills.
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