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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
A letter argues against expanding stations as a cure for poor programming. It favors a government sponsored network similar to Canada and Britain, funded by taxpayers and serving minority and majority interests. It cites educational TV findings as a counterpoint and calls careful study of federally backed media solutions.
President Kennedy proposes a budget totaling 92.5 billion dollars in peacetime history, framed as conservative with a hold the line approach. The plan increases military and space spending while projecting higher tax receipts, though critics fear an expanding Leviathan state and a 60 percent military share.
Ex congressman William H. Meyer, now at the Department of Agriculture, is seen as a potential challenger to Senator George D. Aiken. The letter questions Meyer's stance on admitting Red China to the United Nations and asks him to clarify his “other side” remark and platform for Vermont and the nation.
Washington notes California enters a fierce 1960s style contest for governor led by ex VP Nixon against Gov. Edmund Brown with internal GOP splits and a rightward surge by Barry Goldwater supporters stirring the party. Senator Kuchel seeks re election as moderates clash with Wright backed by anti communist schools.
The five major postwar tariff cuts shift duties between the United States and the European Community, aiming to boost American exports to Europe while allowing cheaper foreign goods into the United States. Outcomes for consumer prices and available choices remain uncertain amid complex schedules and varied national rules.
A Bennington letter writer argues for preserving Henry W. Putnam's charitable hospital gift. He cites community pride in benefactors like Rockefellers and Morgans, questions new taxpayer costs, and urges printing the will in full to protect the deed. The writer, Byron A. Harrington, laments threats to the hospital’s funding and governance.
Reported observations from a Pownall meeting cite a Massachusetts Crime Commission Kefauver finding that 1 dollar legally wagered on horse racing spawns 3.50 dollars in illegal off track betting. Rep Hoff warns such activity may bring police issues and affect Pownal. Persistent rumors link Norwich University President Harmon to a gubernatorial bid, though he denies political interest.
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