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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, issued daily except Sundays and holidays, is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Vermonters face a future of change driven by more leisure time and money, with outsiders and industry pushing for development. The piece urges balanced growth across farming, industry, and recreation, stressing active public participation to shape Vermont’s future.
The New York State Supreme Court ruled the Newburgh get-tough welfare code illegal, requiring adherence to humane state and federal standards. While the ruling ends the code locally, it won't settle the national debate, as reform advocates push for broader preventives and streamlined regulations.
A London report says Britain will switch to decimal currency and metric measures soon. The piece argues for global standardization and notes the high cost but worthiness of updating tools and systems now.
Column argues that Congo cannot self maintain order and will dissolve without tutelage led by international civil servants under UN oversight. It claims Belgium is best suited to tutor, with Western powers’ united backing essential to prevent regional racial conflict and ensure a workable Congo.
President Kennedy failed to improve relations with the seven Eastern European satellites of the Soviet bloc in 1961. Despite his Strategy of Peace urging economic aid to lessen dependence on Moscow, major crises such as Berlin Cuba Congo and Viet Nam dominated the year leaving little time for such efforts.
The writer argues that Vermont's 246 towns create unequal assessments and supports county wide appraisal with an appeal board. He cites a 1952 commission and calls for central assessors or county level work to improve equity and efficiency. L Douglas Meredith, Montpelier vice president of National Life, signs the letter.
Harvey argues that communism functions as a godless religion and that people without faith will create idols. he claims communism has corrupted Christianity by forging counterfeit beliefs to blind adherents.
A letter to The Banner argues Vermont should focus on preserving and improving lakes and streams rather than promoting ski industry. The writer cites Lake Sadanga in Whitingham and Styles Brook in Stratton as examples of state water issues needing legislative attention for enduring public enjoyment.
Humor piece recounts Jim Platt, editor, asking a hotel porter about visiting royalty under assumed names. The porter replies the prince is not incognito, but has clearly had a few.
Washington AP reports the United Nations faced mixed results in the latest session. blocs formed by Asian African and Western powers influenced outcomes, while some member states balked at share payments. The U.N. avoided a complete collapse, approved a 200 million bond issue, rebuked Tibet and Hungary, and saw joint groundwork with the United States and Soviet Union on disarmament talks and space exploration.
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