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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A critical look at recent Panamanian rioting and American troops in the Canal Zone highlights tensions over U S imperialism, the canal’s role in Cold War strategy, and the need to strengthen the Alliance for Progress to stabilize Latin America and prevent further unrest.
The Bennington County Industrial Corporation reports an option on 44 acres in the Lyons District, boosting expectations for 1964 expansion. Norman Greenberg notes Bennington’s favorable industrial and commercial position, proximity to metro markets, good transport, and strong workforce. He urges optimism and collective effort to improve the area.
A Vermont study group led by Stephen Greene reports inequities and inefficiencies in forest taxation. Towns fail to classify land as topland, pastureland, and woodland, and many grand lists lack farm woodlot valuations. Wide fluctuations in woodland valuation deter forest management and data is unavailable to set a uniform policy.
Visiting Editor reflects on Henry Watterson and Marie Henry collected writings from 1906. He warns money corrupts morals across classes from pulpit to Senate and urges renewed virtue to save America. He cites partisan strife as minor next to early republic trials and ends with a moral about public opinion overruling pomp.
AP analysis notes the budget halves the deficit near 10 billion and may speed a tax cut, while funding welfare via defense cuts spurs demand for lower spending. Businessmen anticipate slower, gradual adjustment and watch defense reductions affecting plants and orders.
Hal Boyle advises Leap Year as a chance for women to shape shy bachelors into better men through charm and care. He suggests being approachable not overly mysterious, showing affection, and providing security and approval. A wife who wines and dines a bachelor may secure him, making rivals wonder what chance they have.
Keating shows no intention of shifting votes to appease the Conservative Party as the race for New York Senate develops. Democratic prospects include Mayor Wagner of New York City and other figures, with party leaders set to meet amid an open Democratic contest and shifting post Kennedy dynamics.
Doris L. Bahan of Shaftsbury protests Darrell Luinetti for supporting Batista and cites Green Mountain Patriots aims. She asserts Communist tactics threaten democracy, defends The Banner editorial on Castro, and urges refusal to aid Batista supporters and exploiting businessmen.
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