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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Orville Gibson, a Newbury area farmer who vanished four years ago, lies at the center of debate over whether his death was a murder by locals or self-inflicted. Authorities found his bound body in the Connecticut River near Bradford, with experts arguing tied poses could indicate self-harm and noting parallels to a 1953 Sharon case where autopsy and evidence favored suicide.
A retrospective notes how the Civilian Conservation Corps drew wide praise and built roads and trails while teaching trades. It cites Gallup showing eight in ten support for a modern Youth Conservation Corps as a cure for unemployed youth and a boost to state and national forests.
New York Herald Tribune notes Sayreville, New Jersey sees ongoing dirt and sand thefts. Over three years about 14 acres of municipal property have vanished. Local authorities ignore the underground trade as unscrupulous diggers ply their trade.
The United States plans the first atmospheric nuclear test in the Pacific proving grounds by week’s end with no outside observers. Officials say fallout will add cancer and birth defect risks, while the Soviet Union is expected to follow with its own series. The debate since moratoriums centers on whether tests advance or hinder negotiations, amid a large public push for restraint.
New York AP profile of Kim Novak discusses her stance on remaining single by choice. She values privacy and individuality, noting fame brings freedom but also scrutiny. Novak says she has met many men but seeks an overwhelming partner who respects her independence and identity.
The Webster's Third International dictionary faces criticism from scholars who call many words substandard. Editor-in-chief Dr. Philip B. Gove defends the work saying protests involve less than one percent of definitions. The piece argues for preserving standards against slovenly usage amid language evolution.
Barbara Ward urges readers in the General Electric Forum that citizens must engage in honest local politics and vote out graft ridden leaders. She cautions extremism thrives where workers stay home from television and urges active participation through letters, lobbying, and voting to shape national character.
A week of news analysis notes the belated arrest of ex General Raoul Salan may have averted a blowup that could derail European and Moslem integration in Algeria. It argues the OAS terror campaign risked provoking violent reactions and endangering both European and Moslem officials, with the OAS now outlawed and pursuing survival.
The piece notes Kennedy enjoyed a brief Easter calm before a string of global strains. It cites Congo murders, Laos Communist advances, Khrushchev criticisms, Space achievements, Vienna talks, Berlin tensions, Dominican Republic unrest, Vietnam aid, and a steel price clash. It warns the lull may end as world lunacy grows.
National Geographic Society highlights Salem North Carolina, a Moravian settlement with 60 original buildings, water works, and a private-residence charm. George Washington stayed at Salem Tavern in May 1791 and praised the water works. Salem's planned origins date to 1752 53 59 with Bethabara Bethania and Salem growing as a trade hub before joining Winston Salem in 1913.
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