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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont except Sundays and holidays.
The piece argues President Kennedy remains broadly popular despite clashes with big business and Congress. It cites a three day non political tour through South Dakota Colorado and California amid large crowds and a beachside surprise swim at Santa Monica, noting the mass media's intense spotlight. It warns hero worship may hinder critical evaluation of the President's performance and views.
The piece argues the President’s popularity blends with national identity, risking misinterpretation of his actions as American outcomes. It notes his cautious stance aids appeal but questions if this price undermines necessary, controversial leadership such as federal housing desegregation, suggesting politics trump bold reform.
In Albany and Syracuse the New York Democratic presidential race posture frays as Morgenthau O Connor and Stratton compete for the gubernatorial nod while Rockefeller maintains a lead. Washington keeps out of the dispute. James Farley and Roosevelt Jr. discussed as potential drafts.
The Vermont Democrat J Frank Branon, 71, died Sunday Aug 19 after a history of heart attacks. A Franklin County farmer who organized Northern Farms and served in the General Assembly, he earned wide respect as a model public servant. His work helped elevate the Vermont Democratic Party amid Republican strength.
The piece reflects on Soviet space advances and American response in August. It discusses Khrushchev's space spectacle, Wall anniversary timing, and Washington's lukewarm reaction, urging focus on education and long term national perspective over space race bravado. It cites James Webb and Kennedy administration challenges and notes the need to balance pride with policy.
AP analysis notes growing abrasiveness between Kennedy and Eisenhower as they trade criticism over the space race and U.S. economy. Kennedy cites progress and plans to pull ahead. Eisenhower questions policy and pace, while both acknowledge past administrations as the roots of current troubles.
Carl H. Hopkins argues that U S operations in Vietnam are open and asserts distrust of closed U N deliberations He cites Rostow report U N bond funds and Indonesia West New Guinea as examples urging a Council of Free Nations and patriotic vigilance.
A farmer shows his seventeen sons to the governor touring the state. The governor quips about party, and the farmer replies one son reads. The anecdote is attributed to S. J. Gudge in Quote.
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