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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial argues President Kennedy needs strong Republican backing to pass civil rights legislation in 1964. It warns a Southern filibuster could derail reform, provoke disorder, and test government unity beyond party lines.
Editor Norman Cousins argues that school exams stressing speed over the creative process foster poor writing. He compares rapid writing to stenography and notes such tests harm clarity, organization, and reflective thought, while praising long practice for true fluency.
The Profumo crisis unsettles Britain as rumors surround Christine Keeler and the royal and political elite. Editorials warn of decay in a society built on privilege while Parliament debates the affair's impact on governance and national identity.
The Supreme Court ruled states cannot require Bible reading or prayer in public schools, tying the decision to long running disputes over church and state. The piece notes a historical arc from early cases in the 19th century through 20th century rulings defining free exercise and establishment, with references to Madison, the 14th Amendment, and various legal tests affecting school practices and religious instruction.
In Washington DC the Boy Scout Council received a donation nearing 500000 from Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters amid federal indictments. Critics including Cape Codder editorials question the acceptability of tainted money and press complacency.
The piece argues that racial issues hinge on economic and political power rather than sentiment. It cites unemployment gaps, white fear of losing privileges, and the likely rise of both black empowerment and white self-preservation leading to a tougher, less harmonious national climate.
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