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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner reports its publication schedule as daily except Sundays and holidays. The paper is printed by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
An editorial critiques NATO’s burden sharing as France and West Germany grow economically while the United States maintains the largest European troop presence. It notes U.S. 5.7 percent military age in uniform versus under 3 percent for Britain Germany and Italy and flags the U.S. 10 percent national income spent on defense against a NATO average of 5 percent. It urges European nations to bear more of their own defense costs.
An editorial criticizes New York lawmakers for delaying action on a proposed state youth identification card to determine 18 year olds and drink eligibility. The piece argues the plan would create a privileged class, invites falsification, and distracts from raising the drinking age to 21 to match neighboring states.
Newport Vermont officials are urged to prepare town reports early with audits and typed copies ready for printing. Notices must avoid listing aid recipients unless totals exceed 10 percent, and some programs prohibit publishing names. Vermont Town Meeting Day is March 5 and officials should prepare now.
The piece analyzes President Kennedy's 1963 64 budget proposing a $98.8 billion plan with tax cuts totaling 13.5 billion alongside an 11 billion deficit. It argues growth must outpace population rise to keep economic vitality, noting Hoover's earlier tax idea and the Vermont governor Hoff's inaugural approach. It also covers Britain’s EEC entry disputes with de Gaulle, potential US Europe ties, and Vermont zoning debates amid regional economic shifts.
The federal budget shapes jobs profits and taxes depending on Congress actions and the Kennedy plan. The cash budget shows a $10.3 billion deficit, risking inflation or recession depending on financing and spending. Higher taxes curb spending while tax cuts aim to spur growth creating jobs profits and higher incomes.
John Ciardi recounts 1962 curiosities from airline tickets. He notes ARUNK derived from Arrival Unknown and GOSHO from GO and SHOW indicating a risky illegal connection. The piece muses on language and chances.
The 1963 New York Legislature faces a heated reapportionment battle pitting Republicans against Democrats and rural districts against cities. Governor Rockefeller remains hands off while a court challenge looms over the electoral district formulas.
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