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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The press voices loud criticism of U S foreign aid, led by Rep. Passman, Gen. Clay, and Sen. Mansfield. Yet Gallup shows 58 percent support, 30 percent oppose, 12 percent no opinion, suggesting broad backing for aid alongside vocal dissent. President Kennedy is praised for measured generosity versus parochial critics.
The Atomic Energy Commission awards Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer the 1963 Fermi Award, a move critics call overdue justice for the Manhattan Project leader who was unfairly branded a security risk during the McCarthy era. The piece argues the 1954 denial of clearance was unjust and cites later reviews praising his loyalty and service.
The New York Times quotes Representative Adam Clayton Powell urging the NAACP be restructured with only Black leaders in top policy posts. He argues race solidarity over interracial cooperation and frames action as control of Black masses. The piece critiques his racial antagonism as harmful to progress.
News Notes of the Week argues Vermont fears misdirection over education debates. It discusses Ed ucation Crisr A John Holden banning certain civil defense slogans and a Senate inquiry into hearings on the matter. The piece warns against exaggerating Communism while urging a serious adult course on democracy and global communist threats.
The piece discusses trading stamps and their economic impact, the state's possible power to ban them, and broader views on living well. It covers U S foreign aid levels, proposed cuts in the 1963 budget, statements by Sen Aiken and Rep Passman, and Secretary Rusk remarks on Communist desires to end aid. It weighs risks of deep reductions versus keeping aid steady to avoid harming the patient.
New York AP report says trading interest remains tepid and the public stays on the sidelines while professionals highlight uncertainty and recent SEC scrutiny. Despite stronger corporate profits and rising dividends, small investors sell on rallies, and traders await clearer rules and steadier prices.
In Albany Governor Rockefeller defends pay-as-you-go financing as essential to fiscal integrity amid a strong Republican challenge. Lawmakers complain about special authorities and bond-financed projects, warning about loss of legislative control. Rockefeller hints at possible new taxes or higher auto fees if revenues fall further, while denying deficit-spending aims.
Readers discuss education policy ethics and civic duties. Letters praise the Girls State program for legislative standards and question hospital criticisms, urging constitutional safeguards and fair reporting. The Rutland club seeks reinstatement of specific education materials and activist outreach to state officials.
In a pointed April item, readers learn a temporary injunction is sought against a hospital. A letter from Percy A. Couzens of Chipping Sodbury reflects on a surprise flying visit to the area, thanking locals for kindness and recalling a Bromley chair lift and Manchester dinner.
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