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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1962
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Bennington column criticizes long-standing tolerance of gambling and exposes recent western Vermont raids as part of a broader moral issue. It notes statewide arrests, calls for legal reform, and urges public action beyond token raids to reflect community will and curb crime.
The article argues for an integrated approach to transportation policy covering railroads roads waterways and air travel. It criticizes piecemeal regulation as outdated and urges equal opportunity for all modes while noting Congress faces a complex, late year, and potentially delayed effort. It concludes the White House draft marks a historic step toward a comprehensive framework.
Democrats argue federal spending and Washington leverage shape California politics with Governor Brown facing a critical election. Kennedy popularity boosts California Democrats as minority registrations tilt in favor of the party, amid a three to two registration edge and strong opposition to Nixon’s governance.
AP News analysis notes the United Nations still exists as a only global body despite flaws and expansion to 104 members. It examines U.S. Kennedy administration funding fights, California election stakes with Gov Brown versus Nixon, and the broader impact of postwar power dynamics.
Andrew Elliott Douglass, noted astronomer and founder of dendrochronology, died at 94. His tree ring method linked sunspot cycles to climate, dating Pueblo Bonito and other Southwest ruins while advancing solar-terrestrial studies and long term climate research.
Village Atty Reuben Levin defended Bennington after last Friday’s gambling raid. He noted the village’s strong nonviolations record for its population band and stressed the raids were a state matter, with only parking-ticket nonpayments blemishing its otherwise law-abiding image.
New York based Steve Rossi and Marty Allen aim for stardom like Martin and Lewis. Since joining three years ago they have honed acts in clubs in New York and England. The pair, known for their top touring act and the catch phrase Hello here, say night clubs train comedians best and vow to avoid sick humor while drawing on world events for material.
Washington AP dispatch notes ultraconservatives losing influence on major parties ahead of fall elections. Walker testimony prompts bipartisan pushback. Javits warns radical right threatens both parties while Sparkman doubts any real impact.
A man pinned beneath an overturned car is asked by a policeman if he is married. He replies no and quips that this is the worst fix he has ever been in, per Industrial News Review.
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