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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
4
Bennington Vermont daily newspaper description dated February 15 1963 notes publication by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington. It confirms daily distribution except Sundays and holidays.
The piece argues Kennedy faces renewed criticism over Cuba, noting Khrushchev’s retreat did not end Soviet domination of the island. It suggests Moscow may have aimed to strengthen its satellite while letting Americans believe in victory and urges candid public explanation.
The column argues the Western alliance faces strain as de Gaulle challenges unity and the US nuclear monopoly. It notes only the US can launch nuclear weapons, discusses need for a future European role, and stresses unity of command in war while acknowledging peacetime impurity of monopoly.
The article argues against simple consolidation of towns like Peru and Landgrove, citing a 25 year financial study of 13 mountain towns. It shows deficits turning into surpluses in most cases, notes ski development effects, and challenges claims about declining populations causing higher taxes or weaker finances.
The 1963 Vermont General Assembly faces a major test over education funding. Gov. Hoff backs the Simpson school directors formula, while a competing plan by Rep. Hebard would raise state aid without changing the formula.
In a crowded streetcar a hillbilly sits opposite a young woman whose skirt rises repeatedly. He watches, then remarks I do not stretch your gingham for me my weakness is liquor. The scene reflects a rustic humor tone from Uncle Mat's Letter likely recounting a social moment.
Rep. Arthur V. Bissell of Winhall plans to introduce a bill banning trading stamps in Vermont with a $500 fine for using buying selling or exchanging them. He argues stamps hurt the economy and hurt producers retailers and consumers by stifling price and quality competition. The move could trigger court battles and possibly inspire a broader anti stamp movement if upheld.
The St Albans Messenger notes tax time as citizens target the Internal Revenue Service. It identifies the district director as the contact for mailing income tax forms and for paying any owed balance.
Alice Hanchett of 148 Paul Ave Syracuse New York writes the Banner urging reduced government spending and income tax cuts. She cites 1962 nonessential items such as a study of the social role of the aging horse and studies of silent thinking as examples to eliminate to strengthen the economy.
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