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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The U S government signals possible atmospheric nuclear tests as Geneva reconvenes. Western and Soviet scientists once agreed on monitoring but political control stalled talks. A nonagreement could push the United States to resume testing, signaling a turning point in the nuclear arms race.
The piece argues for a shorter work week as a response to automation, noting Local 3 electricians in New York fight for a 20 hour week while earning about 33 dollars a day. It frames the issue as employment security amid rising automation and unemployment, urging broader policy remedies.
A National Science Foundation study predicts demand for engineers will nearly double this decade, but supply stagnates. With about 500,000 engineers today, the country would need 72,000 graduates annually to keep pace, yet optimistic forecasts top at 58,000. A coordinated public private recruitment push is urged to reverse the trend.
The article analyzes the split within the Republican Party over moderates led by Leverett Saltonstall vs the far right wing. It notes Saltonstall’s defeat for policy committee chair by Rourke Hickelnooper and discusses eastern big city states’ electoral challenges, Nixon's dilemma, and Mitchell’s New Jersey loss as signs of a tense ideological divide shaping 1964 strategy.
A Boston byline reports Florida officials claim New England must showcase pictures of pretty girls to compete for visitors. Phil Wallwork notes New England markets its natural beauty while Florida dominates with publicity. The piece also profiles local New England families and a Gallaudet student describing sign language slang among deaf students.
University of Massachusetts experts dispute the view that New England agriculture faces decline. They say agrindustry combines farming with processing and marketing, creating a large, growing sector that offers ample jobs beyond traditional farm work. The Amherst college notes at least two jobs per graduate in agribusiness.
AP News Analyst notes eight years of stalemate between Kennedy and Eisenhower amid global tension. The balance of power with Russia, missile and space race, and debt questions frame the era. The core issue remains how to avoid mutual destruction while winning hearts and minds worldwide.
An international rumor suggests Red China is pressuring for a new conference of 81 parties to challenge Khrushchev and demand greater Soviet economic aid and possible entry to the nuclear club. Peiping reportedly criticizes Albania moves and urges more aggressive global revolutionary action, while Moscow resists.
The National Association of Social Workers Vermont Chapter thanks the editorial board for the Dec. 28 1961 piece Get Tough Welfare Illegal. It applauds informing the public on welfare policy and staff burdens and pledges to join in informing the public on what is being done and what can be done. Brandon Vermont.
Bennington leaders with Highway Commissioner James Cross fund roadside clearing and test new bucket loader demonstrator models to stretch tax dollars. Vermont may gain educational TV and radio. UVM researchers study station viability while Better TV, Inc. plans a Mt. Anthony building with relay gear and low power transmission to schools.
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