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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The piece laments the 88th Congress for inaction and delays. It blames senior lawmakers, cites Sen. George Aiken and Rep. Howard Smith, and urges reorganizing procedures to restore effective constitutional governance and public respect.
The Rutland Herald notes Harold Stassen, former Minnesota governor, will seek the GOP nomination for president. It recalls his long candidacy since 1948, past Nixon revolt, Eisenhower blessing hints, and holiday cheers for his bid. The piece cites respect from the Wall Street Journal quote about youth and excuses.
Washington critics argue the 88th Congress has paralyzed the legislative process by delaying the tax bill and smothering debate. They accuse Congress of usurping the President's foreign relations prerogatives and failing to legislate while attempting to administer policy. The writer calls for a better Congress that reflects the people's will.
Visiting editor pages argue that urban services and electronic appliances shape daily life, as Harvard anthropologist Howells warned. Krutch contends shelters should be small and age-restricted if nuclear war occurs, while Krutch and Howells both stress dependence on invisible urban services and the risks of losing them.
A reflective piece on Christmas cooking traditions and Philadelphia's culinary history. The narrator recalls family rituals, mother and aunts, and a wife who becomes a skilled cook. He contrasts past freshness with modern freezing and questions current food abundance. The essay blends memory, place, and food culture from Philadelphia to rural scenes.
A letter from C E Dunton of Salisbury urges rapid, effective pollution controls for Lake Champlain, criticizing slow 1949 laws and opposing more lake shipping. He calls for new legislation and cleaner water amid growing demand for pure supplies. In a second letter, Faxon Bowen of Pownal defends reading The Invisible Americans in the Saturday Evening Post, arguing economic issues drive unrest and cautioning against subversive propaganda.
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