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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 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 renewed optimism for a nuclear test ban as Kennedy offers a strategy of peace at American University. It notes cautious signs from the Soviet side, including Khrushchev softening on-site inspection terms, and cites three‑power talks planned for Moscow as potentially pivotal this summer.
The Towne nomination as Vermont Commissioner of Agriculture faces long delay and strong farm opposition. Gov. Hoff admits limited ag knowledge while backing George Hayes and questions the governor’s motives. Critics say Towne has farm support and a capable track record, urging clarity on the so called situation and best interests cited.
Editorial argues pay TV offers viewer choice against broadcaster demagoguery. It contends FCC approval should proceed amid delays, noting free TV harms arts and limits exposure. It questions who owns the air and urges letting citizens buy programming.
Washington calls Kennedy to press on with European visit citing nuclear test risks and the balance of power. The piece argues delaying the trip could worsen global tensions and leave the United States less able to address nuclear threats. It references Khrushchev, U2 incidents, and the 1961 intelligence breakthroughs shaping cautious options.
Williamstown weighs building a new 18 room school at Stratton Road to relieve crowded classes and fund a non graded system. Gibbs cites progress from the opportunity program while urging a building research group to present town meeting with a plan before 1970. The cost and political tensions loom as taxes and land limits constrain options.
A Bennington County column celebrates Trout streams feeding on Walloomsac and Battenkill tributaries with notes on trout, insects, and bird life. The author recalls a Battenkill trip, a toad and ant encounter, limits caught at dawn, and mentions local anglers Earl Chase Mason Amadon and Leo Plourde.
New York Republican Ken neth B. Keating 63 recalls a Memorial Day invitation that alarmed him. An upstate program promised a mayor speech a student recitation his talk and a firing squad raising concerns about public life danger.
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