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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
A tribute to Robert Frost, noting his global fame and distinct spoken voice. He bridged Georgian simplicity and modern craft, became Vermont Poet Laureate, and produced lasting lyrics like Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and Away. The piece situates him among English and American giants, marking the end of an era with his death.
A national debate on the 1964 budget proposing a planned deficit to boost demand, reduce unemployment, and raise production. Proponents argue tax cuts spur spending and address chronic sluggishness, while critics doubt the plan’s feasibility and rhetoric.
In an article for the Massachusetts Heart Association Dr Paul Dudley White argues that balancing the budget requires balancing the economy. He critiques proposals to cut defense and other programs noting a 1964 deficit near 12 billion and warns of recession if demand is sharply reduced. He calls for measures to revive growth before trimming outlays.
The piece defends parent teacher associations against Admiral Rickover who derides them as a nuisance. It argues PTAs support schools via hot lunch, libraries, safety patrols, and after all the work they do for education. A story of a mother at a convention ends with her son’s quip about year round schooling.
BEN WROBEL of Tolland Conn argues against Kenneth E. Clayton's Bennington Airport expansion plan. He contends a 3,500 foot runway plus 500 foot overrun is insufficient and a 4,000 foot or longer paved strip is needed for broader use by corporate aircraft and air carriers, citing FAA rules and elevation considerations.
A woman asks for knitting instructions for a dog sweater. The clerk requests dog measurements or bringing the dog in for accuracy. The woman insists on a surprise, keeping the animal unseen.
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