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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
4
The August 23 1963 Bennington Banner lists publication by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont with daily edition schedule excluding Sundays and holidays.
In Chittenden Vermont 14 year old Shirleen Greene faces no high school transport to Otter Valley and Rutland High. State Education Commissioner Holden plans to ensure transportation alongside tuition. Editorial urges stronger support for public education and union schools to safeguard Vermonters’ future.
The article credits Madam Ngo Dinh Nhu with clarifying the Viet Nam Buddhist dispute amid Diem government tensions. It notes her harsh remarks about anti government demonstrators and a New York Times letter defending her stance, arguing public confusion is due to outsiders and urging a direct view of the events.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports Democratic State Chairman John M. Spencer doubts a 1964 Hoff reelection fate is sealed. Vermont Republicans may vote for Goldwater or Rockefeller, while Kennedy’s reelection chances could buoy Hoff. The 1964 gubernatorial race remains uncertain with party loyals and national tides in play.
Carl H Hopkins of Montpelier argues that the Methodist Federation for Social Action and a so called Unitarian front group are used to spread materialism and atheism. He condemns political appeasement and cites a Congressional Record list of anti religious measures to warn Americans.
Lawrence E Harrington argues for education and child-centered integration to ease racial tensions. He cites hosting an African American boy through the Fresh Air Fund in Shafts bury and says early bonds with children can counter prejudice. He warns time will prove the liberal move wise or folly and that only the Negro would suffer if wrong.
Washington notes South Viet Nam under Ngo Dinh Diem faces a Buddhism crisis amid a brutal crackdown and military rule. The United States, long easing Diem, now questions his leadership as Buddhist self immolations highlight civil tensions while fearing impacts on the anti-Communist war.
An extract reflecting on Diem era Viet Nam, urging reforms to win peasant support and avoid communism. It notes US aid, troop presence, and critiques Diem's regime and Nhu family, with calls for tangible programs for the poor and skeptical views from senators about governance and aid design. It closes with lighter quotes from The New Yorker and Parade.
The piece argues the core issue is scientific method, not military opinion. It contrasts General and Secretary views with scientists like Teller, warning that unlimited atmospheric testing fuels a feverish race for an absolute weapon. The treaty’s value is limiting tests to labs, reducing hysteria while not guaranteeing hidebound secrecy.
A Landgrove reader condemns the proposed August March on Washington as dangerous mob rule that undermines democratic process. He cites mob psychology insights from Everett Dean Martin and voices concern from clergy and politicians about civil rights legislation and constitutional authority.
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