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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Regional Planning Commission discussed a Bennington post office site focusing on location and costs but ignored public convenience. John Burdis notes it is pedestrian oriented while Dayton Wakefield warns that delay could trigger withdrawal of federal authorization for the project.
The letter argues against rushing a new post office project. It urges public input on site selection, warns there may be no funds left, and praises the Benn ington post office for its location and service. Citizens demand time for careful study of alternatives.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom draws broad support from clergy, politicians and citizens, with 150000 to 250000 expected in Washington and millions behind the cause. The movement frames justice for the Negro as justice for the nation, urging national unity beyond racial lines.
A citizen denounces local calls for a new Bennington post office while criticizing New York City's plan to transport Black and Puerto Rican students to predominantly white schools. The writer argues for voluntary, neighborhood based integration and criticizes artificial busing as demeaning and counterproductive. The letter also defends fiscal prudence and highlights broader civil rights goals.
Edward Higbee argues the farm problem is a shift from small family farmers to highly capitalized agricultural entrepreneurs who now supply half of the nation’s food. The book links government subsidies to efficiency and questions progress in a tech heavy economy, noting tax costs to citizens. Mr. Douglass, resident of Shaftsbury, is treasurer of Fairdale Farms.
The article notes Cincinnati’s 1869 ban on religious exercises in public schools and argues the city did not suffer harm. It contrasts this with nationwide reactions to a recent Supreme Court ruling, suggesting prayerless schooling may not produce feared consequences and that current protests may be exaggerated.
Herbert G. Ogden of Hartland markets Home Rule in Vermont towns as a humorously loud limited show. He presses public debate while Governor Hoff should present ideas to citizens, not share a platform with every critic or drum-beater.
A Kennedy administration treaty on a nuclear test ban faces a Senate balancing act with generals and scientists divided. Secretary of State Rusk and Defense chief McNamara defend the pact while LeMay Power and Schriever oppose, leaving the chamber to decide approval. Franklin Press notes the mixed mood as hearings continue.
Hal Boyle says he will not march on Washington to protest government policy. He prefers to stay home, pay taxes, and follow events via newspaper reports and television rather than participate in the protest.
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