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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Governor Hoff halts plans for a regional approach to highway management due to inadequate town records and lack of cooperation. The administration aims to revamp town highway management in a special legislative session and cut mileage from underused roads, labeling some aid as pork and urging taxpayer support for reform.
The 329 million mental health program, pushed by Kennedy, aims to create community centers to reduce institutional care within 15 years. It reflects Kennedy’s concern after Rosemary’s disability and informs future research, staffing, and public funding despite congressional cuts.
Rod and Gun column covers harsh bow season weather and hunting luck. It details coon hunts after deer season, ice fishing prep, pheasant and rabbit hunting, a local game supper, and North Adams industrial financing for Acra-Mation with SBA support and a $2.7 million loan package.
The article outlines Acro-Mation plans to use numerical control to expand from general machine shop work into defense and civilian subcontracting through milling, drilling and planing. It notes SBA processing, bank support, NBDC involvement, and political scrutiny around leadership and financing.
Congress faces a stalemate as Howard W. Smith signals hearings in January but may still block floor action. Critics accuse the Virginia congressman of southern prejudice and obstructive tactics, urging restoration of the 21 day rule to force debate and vote.
Historical remarks contrast Senator Russell denouncing the civil rights bill as a property rights attack with Vice President Johnson defending the delay and urging patience at Gettysburg on May 30 1963. The quotes reflect deep partisan and constitutional concerns about civil rights legislation.
Stanley Kemmerer of Bennington argues readers bear collective responsibility for President Kennedy’s death. He condemns uncharitable thoughts and self-serving actions creating a cheapening of human life, challenging Morton and Sheldon’s claims about warping violence. Letters with signatures and addresses are welcome.
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