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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The International Court of Justice ruling at The Hague strengthens the United Nations by asserting that payments for U N police operations are mandatory. It limits member states from using the U N as a propaganda platform while withholding dues, boosting peacekeeping and international accountability.
Mrs. van den Honert, a Pittsfield housewife and Berkshire Eagle contributor, praises local parents who fill summer days for city children through the Fresh Air program. She contrasts idle urban boredom with Berkshire recreation options and urges broader educational reform to curb youth despair.
An editorial condemns the Senate and House seniority as meritless and criticizes committee chairmen for killing bills. It argues wasteful resource policies and laments Congress's preference for profits over conservation, drawing a parallel to Mussolini. The piece warns democracy may be endangered by current practices.
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases sees its first revision in 26 years with a strong American influence. The editor notes American terms enrich English, citing new slang for drunk and examples from American college girls. Local quotes joke about family meals and costly weddings.
A detailed recap of how both Democrats and Republicans blocked Kennedy's Medicare plan in 1960s Congress. It notes committee bottlenecks in the House led by Wilbur Mills and a Senate maneuver around Harry Byrd, with votes showing narrow support and wide opposition, framing the episode as political theater rather than a path to policy.
Letter to The Banner from Harold Raynolds of Woodstock argues the Area Redevelopment Act provides loans to rebuild economies in hard hit areas. He explains designations by the secretary of commerce, loan terms, private and public funding shares, and the need for local plans approved by state and federal authorities.
Fred M. Burnham Jr. asserts in Bennington that billboard policy grants democracy and self regulation. Citizens may collaborate with architects local governments landscape architects and other groups to improve billboards. The goal is to ensure billboards contribute to Vermont's beauty.
Quotes discuss how penalties hit many small firms owned by few with large stakes, while large companies are widely owned by many with small investments. The view contrasts investor concentration and mass ownership.
The piece notes rising disputes over bossism in New York state politics affecting Rockefeller Wagner Stratton and other leaders. It discusses defining bossism as arbitrary power for a limited group and cites Stratton’s push for direct primaries amid party delegates and county chairmen.
A New Jersey man visiting the West learns mountains loom far away as a shallow irrigation ditch spans only six inches. He dismounts to remove boots and socks, saying he will swim if the river proves as deceptive as the distant peaks.
A quoted remark argues against spanking by claiming more children are spoiled when parents refrain. The comment notes concerns about grandparent influence and disciplinary norms in family life.
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