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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper except Sundays and holidays, published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Vermont figures consider an independent educational reporting service to inform citizens. The piece cautions against publicity-led spin, urges stronger press access, and cites roving reporters in New Hampshire as a constructive example of in-depth public education coverage.
Economists forecast a strong 1962 economy with targets like a 562 to 575 billion dollar GNP, but cautions persist that year end projections are often overoptimistic. Past forecasts failed to materialize, unemployment remains high, and capacity use is low, prompting skepticism about upbeat forecasts.
The fate of the Lake Champlain Cutoff hinges on the St Lawrence Seaway. Some see seaway shortcomings dampening the Cutoff, others argue the cutoff could unlock seaway potential and boost Lake Champlain traffic and broader investment in the St Lawrence project.
Vermont Development Board endorses a new promotional slogan to replace the dairy cow image. The piece argues dairying drives a $90 million economy and that Wisconsin's Dairy Land slogan proves cows can boost branding. 7,000 Vermont dairy farmers likely share the view.
Walter Lippmann argues in a Washington speech that nuclear weapons make traditional war impossible yet ensure ongoing tension between war and peace. He warns a nuclear exchange would be mutual suicide, followed by dictatorship, and stresses finding new nonmilitary means to resolve global crises while preserving democracy.
A reader from Landgrove critiques media grimness and public welfare in a passionate analysis. The letter contrasts starry eyed liberals with alarmed skeptics, arguing welfare shifts weaken family and community while juvenile delinquency rises.
A columnist argues that reliance on state aid weakens social responsibility and cites Jose Ortega y Gasset on dangers of mass dependence. The piece contrasts past poverty with modern welfare gains while condemning bias and government expropriation, criticizing Mrs. Dwyer’s view on Social Security.
Attorney Morrissey reported no formal opposition to rezoning a West Main tract for the Paradise Restaurant before village trustees. Yet Pietro Betts disputed a claim that downtown restaurants were closed Christmas Day, noting his 315 Main site stayed open for coffee and customers. A separate humorous scene showed a father reacting to his toddler’s anxiety during holiday preparations.
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