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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues the Moscow Peiping schism is real and widening, undermining the idea of a monolithic Communist bloc. It warns of dangers if China gains power in Moscow’s orbit and cautions toward brinksmanship while urging West capitals to back Kremlin coexistence and bargain with Khrushchev to keep the world from further danger.
Washington reports plan for major reductions in nuclear weapons production after years of excess stockpiling. Critics note about 125 times needed to destroy all cities over 100,000, with Pentagon secrecy and uranium interests fueling build-up. A proposed cut would drop AEC weapons budgets from 1.8 billion to 800 million, aiming to curb waste and reduce accidental or unauthorized use risks leading toward broader alarm in the administration.
One in four Vermonters fails to complete high school and will burden themselves or others. The Education Department urges large high schools to adopt an experimental program like New York’s that offers special instruction for potential dropouts, including those with reading, hearing, emotional, or family handicaps, despite high costs, arguing long-term societal savings.
A presidential essay laments six months of Senate delay and committee obstruction over civil rights measures, warning that Congress risks paralysis and erosion of governance. The author argues for quick reporting and votes on presidential proposals to prevent continued stalemate and potential unrest.
The Vermont House passed H. 138 on June 11 by 152 to 74 after debate on unemployment compensation law reforms. The bill, drafted to curb inequities and tighten rules for those allergic to work, followed committee support and criticism from critics who warn of a revolutionary shift in government philosophy. Prominent figures cited include A. Luke Crispe decrying minority representation and Rep. Erma E. Puffer and Rep. Russell G. Holmes as sponsors.
Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan Jr. described in interview how he wrote and rewrote the cases behind the 1963 school prayer decision. He worked longhand with two clerks for over three months, producing 77 pages with 410 footnotes and sources ranging from history to church-state philosophy. He compared his scrubbing to other justices who draft and revise, noting the decision’s significance and the broad research behind it.
Rex P. Sheldon questions columnist Bradford Smith's June 25 piece claiming Patrick Henry spoke of befriending Russia. He argues Henry's real line was Give me Liberty or give me death and accuses Smith of rewriting history. He also asks if events in Venezuela and Castro affect U S image in Latin America.
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