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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily excluding Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorial notes Massachusetts has increased its share of federal defense contracts, angling a larger role for the state as Ohio and other Midwestern states lose ground. It references a disputed remark about brains being in California New York and Massachusetts and compares current shares to ten years ago, highlighting Massachusetts’ growth since the Korean War.
The article notes rising defense electronics spending fueling science research, led by Massachusetts with MIT Harvard and local plants. It warns of dependence on military funding but argues civilian space and tech growth persist. Vermont towns show optimism with Tansitor Electronics and Sprague Electric expanding.
The piece lauds the U S House vote for equal pay for equal work for men and women with a 25 employee threshold for coverage. It notes 22 states already have similar laws but undercut by loopholes and urges a uniform national standard recognizing women as equals in the workforce. The author cites historic bias and cites Russian examples and Lord Dewar to stress women's pivotal role.
Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal argues in Washington that America is progressing toward equal citizenship for Black people. He notes rapid gains in 20 years after six decades of stagnation and warns that Negro professionals must abandon economic monopolies based on prejudice to compete in a broader society.
Robert W. Larrow, Burlington city attorney, announces his candidacy for attorney general, adding a strongDemocratic bid to a crowded Vermont race. He highlights reapportionment, highway investigations, and Gibson case study while pledging clearer positions as campaigns unfold.
AP News analysis notes U.S. policy verses democracy amid Peru military seizure. It cites past reactions to Korea 1961 and Argentina 1962 style coups, the Alliance for Progress under Kennedy, and the risk of boosting anti American propaganda while trying to curb communism. Amb. James Loeb recalled.
AP reports Chicago industrialist Arnold H. Maremont spoke to the Association of Industrial Editors about businessmen in politics. Charles R. Barr of Standard Oil of Indiana said unions led the way and that business groups pursue public affairs with nonpartisan aims. Inland Steel highlights its public affairs record and welcomes candidates to its Chicago headquarters for talks with executives.
A compendium of thoughts from leaders including William H. Parker Adlai Stevenson Asa Knowles Joseph Wood Krutch and James A Farley. The quotes reflect views on crime civilization economic renewal labor shifts conservation and human relations. The sentiments urge action to improve cities education art and social services.
Washington views Detroit's plan to mass introduce bucket seats in 1963 cars as a social hazard. The column argues the armchair design isolates couples, turning the car into a parlor on wheels, and urges a government study of American affection for cars over companionship.
New York Democrats press for time to name a candidate to oppose Gov. Rockefeller. A mock convention may select a standard bearer as primaries are delayed until September, with Stratton O Connor and Samuels among early contenders. Botein gains upstate interest but faces cautious support.
The president took his company’s mandatory IQ test and arrived home in a foul mood. When asked what the test revealed he snapped that such tests are meaningless, a quip attributed to the Wall Street Journal style.
A Capper's Weekly joke quotes a cannibal chief asking what’s for dinner and his wife replying baked beings in a playful, darkly humorous exchange.
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