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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Khrushchev announces a 4.3 percent cut in Soviet military spending and a 53 percent rise in consumer goods investment over two years in a showy Christmas message. The plan aims to calm a hungry populace after farm shortages and ties to a broader push in fertilizer and consumer industries, signaling a potential easing of Cold War tensions.
The governor defends handling of alleged drug use on racing horses as several owners and trainers face suspensions. Police have ejected undesirables from the track while five drugged horses win races and payouts go to bettors.
An Atlanta commentary defends President Johnson against charges of being an amiable simpleton. It argues he values strong minds, surrounds himself with top intellects, and relies on careful thinking before action learned during 32 years in Washington.
AP reports a 1964 construction surge driven by a growing population and economy. Demand for houses streets schools hospitals and utilities backs private and public investment, with government spending rising from 58.8 to an estimated 65.6 billion dollars.
A collection of quotes and analyses covers government spending growth to a record 20.2 billion with school construction and hospitals rising, housing market prospects for 1964, and fashion equity from Britain. It discusses Kennedy’s presidency, the swift Johnson transition, and looming 1964 campaign dynamics.
The Asia Society, housed in a glass faced East 64th Street building funded in part by John D Rockefeller III, expands knowledge of Asia through art exhibitions, traveling displays, performances, films, and education programs. It links American life to Asian cultures, urging engagement and study to enrich the nation’s global role.
Hal Boyle recalls bygone times with humor and reflection in a New York Times piece syndicated by AP. The essay contrasts old fashioned courtesies, social norms, and daily rituals with modern changes, ending with a Johnson anecdote about political perception.
Newsweek columnist Emmet Hughes argues Adlai Stevenson could be ideal running mate for President Johnson strengthening foreign affairs image and liberal appeal. He cites geographic balance in New York and California and a steady vice presidency image, while noting Stevenson’s weaknesses and rival Humphrey’s potential. Other names like Sargent Shriver are mentioned as up‑and‑comers.
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