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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner prints daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The Vermont parimutuel track in Pownal near opening prompts concerns over public information and hiring rules. Officials argue for transparency on workforce origin and compliance with 85 percent Vermont resident hiring, while summons for commission guidance remains delayed and skepticism grows.
Defense Secretary McNamara testified on costly missteps in military procurement. He cited billion dollar losses from an inadequately researched nuclear powered airplane and the Seamaster jet, plus over 12 billion in unused excess inventory. He warned Congress against boondoggling, urging disciplined budgeting and better planning.
Washington observers say the Kennedy administrations news handling reveals broad patterns rather than specifics. The piece argues news management exists at all levels, with reporters sometimes complicit or manipulated, and questions the ethics of sourcing and disclosure in government information flow.
The article portrays Curacao as an oil driven economy near Venezuela, highlighting Willemstad’s skyline and bridge harbor, the free ferry, and the ABC islands Aruba Bonaire Curacao. It notes the diverse population, Dutch influence since 1634, and a growing Caribbean tourism scene with beaches, hotels, and language variety amid a sunlit, problem free mood as long as oil from Venezuela flows.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy has become a source of leaks as leading members fixate on blocking a nuclear test ban agreement. Officials testified in secret sessions, signaling intense resistance to restraint proposals.
The piece surveys Kennedy era talks on foreign aid and how Congress trims requests, aided by the Clay committee stance. It cites Bell and the administration easing aid to Greece Israel and Nationalist China, while warning on secrecy and news management tied to military programs and Vietnam policy.
Faith Baldwin observes that bias diminishes every man and that love for neighbors falters when we fail to know or understand them. The remark emphasizes empathy as a remedy for prejudice.
In a letter to The Banner Carl R. Smith of the Vermont Retail Grocers Association objects to H. 146 targeting bottles, arguing litter stems from human behavior not products. He warns an advisory highway panel could wield economic power and urges voluntary, community action with Keep Vermont Beautiful instead.
Stanley C. Kemmerer defends the American Legion Auxiliary move to require a religious qualification for Girls State attendance. He argues Jehovah's Witnesses would not find the conference meaningful and questions the Principal Kirsch’s stance as based on emotion. Kemmerer cites patriotism and religious examples to justify the rule. He urges tolerance while stressing faith and civic duty.
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