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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Opinion piece arguing against censorship of Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer. It contends obscenity definitions vary by era, censorship stifles individual judgment, and bans disrupt civil liberties while rarely changing societal morals. It warns censorial actions provoke backlash and harm open discussion.
President Kennedy criticizes the large and lingering military stockpile, noting about 8 billion dollars in materials amassed over 15 years, with some items seven times the usable amount. He links stockpiling to political patronage and defense contractor influence, calling for congressional disposal authorization and an investigation into wasteful spending.
Objections to progress are long standing yet inevitable as technology shifts labor. From Luddites to modern computers, workers resist then adapt as inventions replace tedious tasks, with society gaining benefits while traditional livelihoods fade and new opportunities arise.
Washington notes Cyrille Adoula premier of the Congolese government visits President Kennedy after Lagos talks. Adoula, a steadying figure, may help unite Katanga and Leopoldville amid pressures from Moise Tshombe and UN mediation.
W Arthur Simpson of Lyndonville argues for a combined equalization and flat grant approach to state aid for schools. He cites New Hampshire foundation aid rules, discusses local effort thresholds, and notes ongoing legislative work and revenue challenges.
The National Geographic Society presents Washington through letters and diaries, portraying a real human being and a capable leader. Notable moments include a Bread and Butter Ball in 1760, high tailor charges, Valley Forge humor, Mount Vernon duties, and care for Greene’s family.
The press release dated January 15 argues the UN faces debt exceeding 100 million dollars due to Congo operation costs and Soviet nonpayment. It states authority allows issuance of up to 200 million in bonds and requests the United States buy 100 million or more to cover current indebtedness.
The U S dollar has increased life expectancy by about 40 percent in three years due to an improved plastic resin paper from Crane Co that resists water oils and crumpling. About 87 percent of new $1 silver certificates use the paper, with plans to convert all currency gradually as heavier presses are introduced.
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