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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A Vermont focus follows an Ohio promotional tax ad claiming state tax leadership. Time magazine and Commerce Clearing House data show Vermont’s per capita tax and debt rankings, with Vermont claiming not to raise taxes in 1962-63. The piece argues the public trusts actual tax payments over manipulated statistics.
An opinion urging reform of the Electoral College to meet the one person one vote standard. It argues for direct popular election or proportional allocation of electoral votes and warns that past luck should not shield Congress from action to align with Supreme Court principles.
A Washington observer analyzes how the Atlantic Alliance is in change rather than crisis after the Cuban confrontation, arguing that European unity requires intra European consultation first, with De Gaulle pressing European defense independence while Britain’s role and MLF plans complicate NATO cohesion.
A Bennington reader laments a bear trap in state politics, arguing 12 percent rule governs most lawmaking and criticizing the Supreme Court as a restraining body. Also notes postal stamps and Christmas flowers, then appeals for Bran don Training School gifts. Includes Dr Linus Pauling quote on Unitarian concerns.
A humorous essay argues against extravagant store window trees and for homely, memory filled decorations. It contrasts Johnsons White House display plans with handmade ornaments and family humor, stresses simplicity, and laments wasteful plastic scenes while praising a humble, love filled tree.
A humorous remark about a perfectly symmetrical tree ends the talk of which side is best. The speaker notes the lack of heated arguments or discussions about tree shape, suggesting a flawless design eliminates conflict and stylistic disputes.
The article argues that India’s struggle to lift millions from poverty is worsened by the nuclear arms race. It cites Homi J. Bhabha’s warning that China’s nuclear test accelerates global proliferation and urges rapid disarmament by the United States and Soviet Union. It notes Trombay’s plutonium output and contemplates peaceful uses, while warning that a broader nuclear race could threaten stability and development.
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