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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1962
Page
4
The editorial laments a Bennington High School bomb scare mishandled by officials and police. It argues for immediate public statements, notes widespread rumors, and urges future transparency to inform parents and protect citizens.
The 1958 Geneva negotiations on a testing moratorium collapse after three years and 353 meetings. The West demands international controls with monitoring stations while the Soviets push for national self-control, refusal to merge talks with total disarmament, and resumption of atmospheric tests.
The piece argues U.S. aid to Laos has failed to create stability with corruption and a weak central government. Harriman, now Assistant Secretary of State, urges realities in Southeast Asia and aims to salvage what can be saved in Laos.
A Vermont letter argues for the ski industry’s economic benefits to Stratton and southern Vermont. It defends ski operators, notes The Banner’s opposition as obstruction, and cites Perry Merrill on road funding returns. It claims seven major Vermont ski ops drive strong regional economy and disputes claims of poor statistics.
Cleveland E. Dodge Jr. argues zoning is needed to guide growth as a new race track promises economic benefits. He warns of unintended nearby developments and urges residents to plan locations for facilities like gravel pits, trailer parks, and disposal plants to protect property values.
Excerpt argues full employment may be unattainable and suggests paced shifts toward shorter work weeks. It notes arms budget growth could offset disemployment, but questions indefinite arms race. Proposes 30, then 25, down to 20 hours to boost jobs and hints at a largely workless society.
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