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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The U S Public Health Service plans a 12 expert study on the health effects of tobacco smoke and auto exhaust. Authors urge definitive findings and actionable recommendations to sway policy and end industry disputes, noting prior conflicting expert views and public confusion.
The piece argues for a U.S. government study of tobacco smoke and air pollutants, citing global research on cancer and heart disease. It notes opposition from auto and heavy industries and concerns about tobacco regulation, urging national leadership due to broad societal impact.
The Vermont magazine Rural Vermonter will launch its first 48 page issue in mid September. Charlotte McCartney will publish with advertising support, competing with Vermont Life and drawing on regional advertising like Yankee Magazine. The piece notes editorial controversy over Herbert Ogden's views on Vermont education and praises the venture's prospects.
Democratic candidate Philip H. Hoff argues for rural development to stabilize Vermont’s economy and reduce urban emphasis. He criticizes the Vermont Development Department for prioritizing large urban industries and calls for regional planning and attracting small businesses to towns. He warns against insular township thinking and stresses inter-town collaboration to raise employment, noting even a single new small plant could transform hardship.
A brief local column urges safer driving habits, urging adults to model careful behavior on the road. The piece stresses patience, attention to pedestrians, and avoiding distractions to protect families in Concrete.
Washington columnist notes the collapse of early optimism that atomic energy would quickly transform society. He recalls Sen. Brien McMahon’s fight for civilian control, critiques the current drift toward weaponry and secrecy, and laments reduced urgency in pursuing peaceful uses of the atom.
An end to milk peddling looms as the Supreme Court allows outside dealers to import cheaper milk, bypassing district price rules. The Boston area price structure shows Class 1 about 12.5 cents and Class 2 about 6 cents, with farmers earning 9 cents per quart. Dealers face rising costs and consolidation, while cooperatives like United Dairy Supply push local sourcing to deter imports.
A veteran outdoorsman Louis Moore recalls early beaver releases near Red Mills Pond and a bear cub story in Vermont. The piece also previews the Vermont State Archery Tournament at Bennington with Bodkin Bowmen hosting a new 14 target course and a Robin Hood elimination contest at 3 p.m. on July 29.
A lawyer cross examines a witness with innuendo asking what the defendant said. Opposing counsel objects that such conversation is inadmissible. After a lengthy ruling the court allows the question and the examiner quips that the witness said he wasn’t home.
Wall Street Journal reports a ladies day poll at a local ball park where 86.4 percent described Bleachers as gals who dye their hair and 72.7 percent linked Four to poultry. A striking 99.3 percent said they were in the ball park due to never passing up a bargain.
A Paris Kentucky drug store sign joked in case of air raid to keep calm pay the check and run like hell. The line appears in the Insiders' Newsletter.
A teacher asks Tommy to count eggs placed on a table and chair, while Tommmy quips he doubts the task can be done. The exchange captures a playful moment in the lesson.
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