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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner dated Saturday February 16, 1963 lists publication details and corporate address. It notes the paper is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports December ski activity up seven percent in New England from a year earlier, with Maine up 31 percent and massachusetts up 12 percent while New Hampshire fell four percent due to storms. Vermont gains vary. data limited by uneven reporting. Projections for February reservations show optimism.
A Federal Reserve Bank of Boston briefing notes brisk ski season activity with 29 percent of New England lodge owners fully booked for March and many groups extending stays for deluxe accommodations. Strong snowfall is cited as the key factor, despite extreme cold and winds. The piece urges further study of skiing’s economic impact in Vermont by the governor’s nine member committee.
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus endorses Alexander B R Drysdale of Bennington as Vermont Development Board chair, noting his ties to Gov Hoff and suggesting the editorial shift reflects broader support for the governor's development agenda. The piece contrasts earlier harsh criticism with newfound approval amid hopeful signs for institutional backing.
Gov. Hoff appoints Alexander Drysdale of Bennington to lead the Vermont Development Board, replacing Roland Seward. Drysdale, a Democrat and Bennington merchant, is a Yale graduate active in local civic groups and has served in state education and hospital roles. The appointment is viewed as an auspicious beginning and aligned with Hoff's development plans.
The piece reports that without White House intervention the tax bill's passage is unlikely this year. It notes Senate Finance Committee dynamics, potential Dirksen Byrd opposition, and risks of a delayed, weaker measure. It also details broader political fatigue and social distractions in Washington.
A reporter details a North Pownal bingo scene tied to a fire department fundraiser, noting large crowds and high spending, plus a calcualtion showing low returns for players. The piece criticizes the legality and ethics of Bingo profits, and ends with a humorous car crash anecdote and a drunken quip.
In the warmer months Edwin White runs Peaceful Valley in Pownal but winters in Jensen Beach Florida with Toby Atwood. They rent a boat for 25 dollars and fish bluefish sea trout jacks and more on inland waterways using a 15 horsepower motor. They also fish for kingfish from West Palm Beach and gather oysters along the Indian River. A fishing map from Stuart Florida accompanies the letter encouraging readers to visit Florida for fishing before spring.
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