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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
In a Vermont election year debate, editors defend regionalism over entrenched town lines. The piece argues the old independence raises costs, notes historical town line origins, and contends regional governance can share services without eroding local control or freedom.
The author argues that society tolerates conjugal infidelity and that women bear greater harm from promiscuity. He asserts women are biologically monogamous, lose beauty with maturity, and incur higher stakes in romantic competition, expressing pity for moralists fearing female provocation.
Washington observers warn that Panamanian rioting and U S tensions over the canal pit Congress against the executive. Key figures include Clarence Cannon and Rep Leonor Sullivan, with debate over canal control and revenue.
Letters to the Editor discuss centralization versus regionalization in education. Paul R. Andrews of East Montpelier argues for careful regionalization to control costs while avoiding full centralization, warning that voluntary union may take years. John V. Bonnlander of Chester criticizes Green Mountain Patriots and their conservative stance, praising moderates who advocate liberal views in the paper.
The essay argues Panama dangers reveal a chance to strengthen the United Nations. It recalls history from 1903 to Suez and Eisenhower Kennedy era grievances over sovereignty, flags, and wages. It urges using UN management for panama and Berlin while urging world peace through practical steps.
The discussion of Franco selling fishing boats to Castro's Cuba and potential Spain Cuba sugar trade hints the embargo may be ineffective. Reports say Britain plans to sell buses to Cuba while US wheat sales to the USSR complicate the free world stance. Exports to Cuba fell from 175.6 million in 1961 to 1963 lower levels, fueling Cuban strain and doubts about a sustained blockade.
AP analysis notes Johnson’s preliminary 1963 GNP at 585 billion, with 1964 expected at 600 billion or more. Tax cuts, plus targeted federal and local spending shifts, may lift consumer demand and corporate investment, though outcomes hinge on Congress action and subsequent spending.
A humorous anecdote from Spain recounts a visit to an official in Madrid at 5 with a friend, only to find the official absent. The porter clarifies that mornings are workless or afternoons quiet, highlighting local timing quirks in a brief, jokey note.
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