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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp. at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont.
The Barre Times Argus warns that national drought trends threaten Vermont, urging stronger state funding for the Vermont Geological Survey and the groundwater study. The piece notes declining water tables, potential future shortages, and the need for data to guide industry, homeowners, and public services.
Two Page One items tie expensive eight seat limousines for eight city officials to a massive mid Manhattan traffic jam described as a engineer's nightmare. Critics say public funds should not back plush vehicles while officials lag on easing congestion and should consider smaller cars.
Anthropologist Margaret Mead revived the Mumford seed corn idea by proposing blast proof shelters for newlyweds in the nuclear age. Critics see unfairness and political infeasibility in extending special treatment, betting the plan unlikely to gain public policy traction. Mead suggests UN debate on an internationally financed shelter system while urging ways to keep the peace.
Vermont has 62.5 percent forest cover and faces questions about future timber needs. The piece urges woodland owners to manage forests to sustain wood supply and ancillary benefits such as water, recreation, wildlife, forage, and soil stabilization, highlighting the role in national economic growth.
President Kennedy plans a restrained 1962 agenda with steady foreign policy and cautious domestic programs. He intends to continue Truman Eisenhower aids to new nations, maintain military strength, and work with a conservative Congress, following 1961 approach.
A forward looking Kennedy budget for the coming year is expected to balance despite uncertain crises and higher military and welfare spending. The total government outlay across federal, state, and local levels may reach about 150 billion dollars, about 27 percent of a 568 billion GNP, reflecting a growing nation and rising global responsibilities.
Letters present Linus Pauling and Edward Teller views on nuclear survival. Pauling argues the U S would face near-total destruction without widespread shelters and compares RAND Everett Pugh studies to Teller’s plan. He warns only general disarmament and robust shelter systems could save the population.
J J Ellis argues for practical civil defense against fallout and fire in a Houston Texas shelter program critique. He denounces anti CD propaganda, urges active public promotion, research, and countermeasures beyond moon and missile budgets, calling for civilian protection on Main Streets U S A.
A humorous line from Uncle Mat's Letter about a Kentucky colonel who hides his eyes while drinking. He explains the sight of good liquor makes his mouth water and he avoids diluting the drink.
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