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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont with standard local newspaper operations and distribution.
President Johnson signed a $1.2 billion college aid package that could total $3 billion for classrooms and libraries at 2,100 colleges, paired with a $1.5 billion vocational program and a $231 million medical school loan. The measure marks a shift toward federal involvement in higher education as states and communities struggle to meet growing demand. Washington’s role is framed as necessary to ensure an adequately educated citizenry.
A visiting editor assesses the teen population surge and its impact on education and commerce. He cites census trends showing 41 million under ten and 27 million age ten to eighteen, urging expanded federal programs and renewed social planning to prepare schools, teachers, and youth services.
President Johnson says he will decide the format for news conferences by mood and practicality and may mix coffee sessions private meetings and televised events. His inaugural pace risks surpassing Eisenhower and Kennedy while echoing Roosevelt and Truman in frequency and openness.
The piece argues for continuing Senate inquiries into Bobby Baker's activities, linking a potential Johnson campaign issue to Baker's alleged influence peddling and vending machine franchise abuses. It notes Baker's resignation in October amid a $300000 damage suit and cites a witness detailing a $12000 investment turning into $54000 profit.
A Charlotte Observer editor on a Vermont visit contrasts regional traits and scenery. He notes Vermonters are talkative, praises Green Mountains and fall colors, and argues North Carolina offers bolder scenery but Vermont remains cozy and civilized. He concludes NC is favorite but lessons exist.
Government data show 1.5 million more payrolls this year, factory weekly earnings at 101.09 and average hourly pay 2.49, with overtime rising. Manufacturing profits climb, service jobs surge, and 80 percent share in income gains, fueling December store crowds amid promotion and competition.
Readers urge support for a Bennington rescue squad with urgent fundraising and 24 hour service, joined by Hoosick Rescue Squad pledge of assistance. Candid opinions criticize Task Force governance and emphasize economic remedy over politics, plus a light salon anecdote from a bridge club and a quip from a horoscope column.
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