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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper issued by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington. It excludes Sundays and holidays from its publishing schedule.
The article urges Bennington to adopt and enforce fire codes and inspections after noting a high per capita fire loss of 43.04 dollars in five years versus regional averages. It dismisses the firebug theory and warns lax construction and maintenance threaten public safety and tax revenues.
A broad critique of tax cuts from Howard K. Smith urges minimum incomes through public works and possible legislation to lift 40 million Americans to basic living standards. Rutland Railroad gains support for freight movement to boost Vermont’s economy amid snow and isolation. Cuban Soviet troops, around 17,000 strong, prompt calls for new measures as Castro’s regime remains under scrutiny. Bennington area shows seasonal improvements with ski facilities and increased commerce due to local promotions.
National Republicans remain divided over Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s fight to raise automobile license fees in New York. Backers fear a defeat could jeopardize pay-as-you-go and Rockefeller’s presidential prospects while arguing fees are not taxes. Opponents claim fees amount to taxes and could wreck his campaign pledge and image.
In letters to The Banner, Irving Adler defends federal education aid formulas and equalization for Vermont, citing a 3.17 return per dollar and prior bills. Samuel R. Ogden supports airport development concerns near Bennington and warns expansion could stifle regional growth and scenery.
Analysis of labor leadership shows failure to adapt to fast technological change and economic shifts. The piece cites Eric Sevareid condemning the New York typographical union and argues unions must embrace job retraining and modern goals to sustain a dynamic America. It criticizes reliance on higher pay and shorter hours as outdated.
The Thomaston Times notes a Dutch solution to deer vehicle crashes. Metal mirrors along highways reflect passing lights so deer freeze, avoiding collisions. Authors suggest Vermont adopt the idea and even jokes about daytime use. commentary ends with a social observation.
AP analyzes three woes menacing commerce as 1963 nears mid quarter. Harsh winter disrupts production and sales while labor strife grows fiercer across industries. Washington uncertainty over tax cuts and loopholes fuels market fears despite hints of spring recovery.
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