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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorial notes Senator Fulbright says Britain’s veto of the Common Market raises core questions. It urges Britain to pursue Commonwealth trade and Outer Seven ties while the United States weighs tariff policy under the Trade Expansion Act. It also considers the impact on the six nation EEC and potential repercussions for U S investments in Europe.
A Spanish official rejects joining the EEC amid De Gaulle’s push for a Paris Bonn axis. Bonn may not ratify the Franco German pact, while Europe leans toward the U.S.-led Atlantic alliance. Analysts foresee a stall in progress and a post-De Gaulle rethinking of Europe’s economic layout. France’s third force idea appears untenable while Britain’s entry to the Common Market nears, pending De Gaulle’s departure.
Speculation on a new trade alignment grows as Britain remains outside the European Common Market. The absence weakens the Kennedy trade program and tariffs cuts, risking a major break in the Western alliance and renewed Atlantic tensions.
Governor elect William Scranton inherits a clogged patronage structure with about 55,000 state jobs tied to politics. Civil service protection is uneven across at least five systems, while reform plans gather support from 19 statewide groups. Scranton pledges to end the spoils era, appoints aides, and pushes legislation to overhaul state employment rules.
In his critique of four party politics James M. Burns argues Congress, not the president, blocks liberal aims. The Kennedy administration backs a six billion dollar five year education program but lacks aggressive push to win passage, keeping bold reform on paper while preserving political cover. The result is a cautious approach to congressional government during Kennedy's presidency.
The article argues citizens must demand restraint as the federal budget signals a shift toward accountable spending. It urges Congress to cut waste and stresses the public’s role in pressuring lawmakers, noting some cities cut taxes by removing structures, suggesting reducing taxes to preserve assets.
J. W. Batchelder argues Section 13 of Chapter II aims for as near equal representation as practical. He contends permissive not mandatory language allows towns to elect reps or leave vacancies constitutional, urging no constitutional amendment but immediate move toward equal representation.
Rival European trading blocs threaten American farmers and manufacturers by heightening competition and prompting more foreign goods into the United States. Analysts warn Britain’s alignment and de Gaulles veto keep the Common Market strong, potentially tightening protection and forcing cost cuts at home.
A big city reporter visits a small town weekly editor who explains that readers know everyone is doing it but still read to see who gets caught. In another note, an honor system at a Southern university bookstore allows student check cashing with extensive ID and signature verifications.
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