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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
A 10 percent added moisture ruling sparked a clash over labels and consumer deception. Orville Freeman overruled Benson saying the public did not want watered ham, leading to an injunction and ongoing litigation. The piece argues consumers must act to ensure real quality and accountability.
Americans watching Algeria may doubt military lawlessness in France could happen here. The piece argues the French army’s power and nostalgia for Algeria contrast with U.S. civilian supremacy, noting Generals like MacArthur Walker and historical military influence, and cites Algeria’s turmoil as proof civilian control works.
A drunk driver who drove on the wrong side of an unloading school bus killed a six year old girl as she stepped from the bus. He received a $1000 fine and a five year suspended sentence, prompting condemnation of the justice system and calls for accountability.
Washington column notes split within the GOP as Lincoln Week speeches highlight appeals to urban voters and a plan to block a new Department of Urban Affairs in the Senate. It contrasts leaders like Tower and Goldwater with Javits Volpe warnings about neglecting cities and notes leadership from McKinley Dirksen and Halleck.
Letters to the Editor describe a private citizen’s peace lobby proposed by Dr Leo Szilard. The plan envisions a seven to twelve member scientist council, funding from a dedicated voter minority, and votes to back pro peace congressional candidates. The author offers to share Szilard’s speech text with interested readers.
Washington AP reports President Charles de Gaulle’s TV address sketches a self confident path for France linking centralism to a future role apart from Europe. Critics warn of risk to NATO ties and Algeria policy as mass protests erupt over the secret army murder and police brutality.
The Lake Champlain Transportation Co ferries near Burlington are prepped for a busy next season with Scenic Line crossings Burlington Port Kent Charlotte Essex and Grand Isle Plattsburgh serving thousands of foot passengers and autos. The three Burlington Port Kent ferries plus the Charlotte Essex route handle over 18000 foot passengers yearly and over 1200 autos daily on the larger runs while the Grand Isle Plattsburgh crossing operates 54 trips daily in peak season and serves local commerce.
In Uncle Mat's Letter a pair of mice reunite after years. The first reveals he works in missile research describing stages from feeding to nose cone launches and postflight testing. He argues the work is better than cancer research despite danger.
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