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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Kiplinger Changing Times reports 40000 college openings for the January term in 1964. Most vacancies are at large urban schools, with some small liberal arts colleges also listing places. Transfers show 21000 sophomores and 17000 juniors accepted this year, with steady growth expected.
The Soviet premier’s claim of larger bombs and a push for a universal disarmament plan pressure the United States toward resuming atmospheric testing. Geneva talks stall as Russia’s true aims appear to resist a test ban, prompting expert panels to warn of Soviet progress in smaller, more powerful devices and potential neutron bomb steps.
A call for calm fact based discourse on state and local government in Vermont. Avoid emotional accusations of extremism and instead explain policies and their implications clearly to educate the public about conservatism and its role in Vermont and the nation.
The piece argues that a House device will let Congressmen use the postal system to distribute political hand bills to unaddressed mail at taxpayers expense. It condemns the tactic as wasteful and invasive, noting it bypasses advertiser expenses and targets every dwelling.
Paris dispatch argues Western alliance suffers from US hesitation while Europe pursues independent interests. It cites Katanga support for Tshombe, UK and Belgian mining profits, and pressure on UN peace aims. Angered by embargo splits, Washington criticizes China sales as boosting Peiping power and threatening strategic balance. European leaders push trade moves amid rising Ruhr steel deals with Moscow and ENI pipelines amid oil price shifts.
Kendall Rich, Driver Training Instructor at Bennington High School, criticizes Atty. Reuben Levin's remarks about a stop sign on Silver Street. He argues the one way street with parked cars makes the sign clearly visible and urges readers to inspect the area themselves.
In a letter to the editor Flora Parker of Union Street praises The Banner newspaper and the proposed attractive building for the fire-gutted Main Street, expressing gratitude for the community's fine publication and the recovery effort.
An eyewitness recounts standing at Check Point Charlie in East Berlin and questioning the idea of Khrushchev as a “dear old boy.” The author argues that evil exists and must be opposed, not negotiated with, regardless of age, citing Everett Manchester and Inez Robb and urging readers to reject compromise with communism.
Porcelain enamel gains beyond kitchens with electroluminescent panels used in skyscraper façades and airport taxiway borders. Industry foresees glow on railroad cars and truck exteriors for night visibility. Automotive mufflers and rocket parts also benefit from heat resistance boosting sales toward a $500 million annual total.
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