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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
A reflection on Christmas as a season of peace and faith in humanity. The piece contrasts mankind’s capacity for hate with the enduring goodness that persists through history, urging renewal of hope and the belief that goodness will prevail.
The InterState Commerce Commission declares Vermont the first state to be designated a railroad subject to the Interstate Commerce Act. The move aims to save the Rutland Railroad by leasing partial lines to private developers while preserving service to Bennington, Rutland and Burlington. Negotiations with Bill Ginsburg continue for a price settlement, with ICC ruling speeding talks.
Springfield readers heard calls for a first class lobbyist for the Vermont Board of Education to secure funding and passage of education bills. Speakers urged Perry Merrill as a model and urged public involvement to push for modern facilities and better schooling across Vermont communities.
Reading from visiting editor stories, a collection recounts how legends link creatures to the Bethlehem scene. It tells how the robin gained its red breast from fanning a holy fire and how a night bug received light from an angelic gift, preserving a spirit of Christmas across generations.
A December essay argues that peace is a moral act rooted in faith and ethics not military power. It cites nuclear arsenals, military budgets, and foreign aid, urging a year round commitment to peace beyond festive goodwill. It notes global greetings of Salaam and Shalom and links light, rebirth, and peace to Hanukkah Diwali and the solstice.
Benjamin H. Hulburd, former Vermont Supreme Court chief justice, argues for valuing a strong representative who can sway others over mere headcounts in reapportionment. He urges municipalities to practice self help by sending capable legislators who can shape outcomes rather than expecting turnout.
AP analysis notes varied regional rate moves as New York banks raise savings yields to 4.25 percent and Florida institutions edge toward higher mortgage costs. California may trim from 5 percent to 4.85 percent January 1, while federal rules cap commercial bank rates at 4 percent. The Federal Reserve faces a balancing act to curb or ease credit based on tax cuts, borrowing demand, and gold reserve considerations.
A Vermonter in a small village rejects a free Red Rose Match sample, citing tradition. An old man explains that blue and white matches are preferred, calling the new color a fool’s choice, in a classic joke from New England Laughs.
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