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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorials argue Skybolt's death may be premature as critics in the United States and Britain challenge the Kennedy McNamara decision. Congress and the Pentagon mobilize against loss of manned delivery and favor B52s, while Air Force allies and lobbyists push back against Polaris emphasis. The British reaction is sharp but unlikely to overturn the move.
The piece reviews the Skybolt dispute with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the administration. It argues official reasons for dropping Skybolt mask broader aims to curb independent national nuclear forces and save defense money. It notes bitter opposition from Air Force leaders and Congress. A recent Skybolt test, hailed as a success by the Pentagon, undercuts the administration’s stance and prompted a rare public dismissal of the test as insignificant.
In a Vermont setting Gov elect Hoff signals shifts by proposing to abolish the Development Department and create new agencies. The author warns such moves may violates the constitution by granting policy making power to the governor and erasing essential state functions like Vermont Life and promotional operations.
The piece argues that ski thrill remains despite injuries and supports safety efforts. It cites a six per 1000 skier injury rate, cites Mount Snow study by Dr. Arthur Ellison, and notes safer bindings and beginner friendly equipment while warning against glamorizing danger.
British foreign secretary Lord Home argues in The Observer that the United Nations exists to foster peace and enduring change. He warns against using the UN to accelerate independence at the expense of racialism and nationalism and calls for adherence to orderly peaceful change.
The piece argues State Department bias favors rebels as good, while traditional powers are villainized. It analyzes Washington recognizing Yemen's insurgents led by Abdullah al Sallal but quickly controlled by Nasser's Egypt with Soviet support. It questions motives and warns of risky alignment with Cairo.
AP reports that as President shapes a new federal budget, international guidance from OECD urges growth oriented spending. Analysts link tax cuts to higher after tax earnings and bigger orders, while U.S. deficit remains a point of debate among bankers and lawmakers.
The passage quotes Earl E. T. Smith arguing for U S intervention to preserve law and order after overthrowing dictators. It warns that without outside support a vacuum allows Communists to seize control citing Cuba as an example. It also cites Edgar Snow predicting China’s nuclear timeline from testing to abundance by the late 1960s.
Hal Boyle recalls an office party where dressing for a black tie event exposes pretensions and humor. The piece follows renting a dinner jacket, social bravado, and a joke about Babe Ruth and lifelong work. The tone blends nostalgia with comic workplace reality.
Capt and Mrs James Banks visit Carmel Valley California where Mr Woolfenden jokes about cashew nuts with a lean and hungry look. Jerome Beatty Jr notes Sen Carl Curtis crafts a witty exchange with a question about lawyers in Congress. A Roanoke Rapids Herald quip says homework grows tougher when Mom and Dad disagree on one answer.
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