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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Vermont scene shows third party efforts face futility in a shifting two party frame. The VIP's existence is defended as a democratic right despite its gimmick status. Eight House Republicans push a bill to bar candidates from single party labels, risking constitutional issues.
Washington argues Gen. de Gaulle’s move ends American leadership in Europe and calls for the United States to accept a European-determined stabilization path. The essay contends the Atlantic world must adjust to a new balance where Western Europe rises in power, and rejects costly NATO tinkering as a solution.
The piece lauds Moscow’s pledge to withdraw Soviet troops from Cuba by March 15 and credits President Kennedy’s diplomacy. It warns that Capitol Hill hawks may exploit the issue for political gain, leaving Kennedy squeezed between Moscow’s cautious moves and congressional demands. Khrushchev similarly avoids another showdown while fearing domestic hardliners. The author urges restraint from U S leaders to give Kennedy room to maneuver.
The Burlington Free Press reports Vermont has a serious dropout issue with about 20 percent of high school students not graduating. Education Commissioner Holden cites limited curriculums and small schools’ lack of facilities as causes, urging modern vocational offerings and consolidation as part of a 20th century solution.
A letter to The Banner argues against state regulation of charitable solicitations and warns that overregulation could curb personal choice. The writer defends bingo and local charity volunteers, notes a Pownal dump issue, and urges preserving Vermont’s balance between protection and freedom.
A collage of quick takes from Hal Boyle on topics from ulcers and FBI fingerprinting to fashion tips and marriage anniversaries. Includes figures on job absence, vehicle costs, tree counts in New York and travel miles, with mentions of NEA, Arlene Frances, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, and the Adams families.
Sparks from the Forge argues against changing Vermont’s constitution to equalize legislative seats. It cites Section 13 of the 1793 framework, notes long standing town based representation, and provides census examples from 1791 to 1960. The piece quotes Justice Harlan on representation’s purpose and reserves stance while presenting historical facts.
Under secretary G Mennen Williams recalls a U N committee tour of Africa to study elephants. The Russian wrote of elephant communes the Frenchman on love life the German on foot disease and the English on British elephants. The American led the final report Bigger and Better Elephants.
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