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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont. The statement lists the newspaper’s schedule and corporate address.
The piece argues the United States faces a major gamble by expanding in South Vietnam, warning China may enter if U.S. aid continues. It contrasts Korea 1950 with Vietnam 1962, notes U.S. intelligence dudas, and cites Robert F. Kennedy on potential victory or catastrophe.
The piece argues the Radical Right remains a fringe force, not a serious political threat. It notes Barry Goldwater and others abandoning the movement as Kennedy’s popularity rises and critiques press overhype of far right extremism. Richard Revere cited on media portrayal concerns.
The Brattleboro Reformer notes readers in Bennington press a 4000 foot regional airport plan to boost industry and transport for southern Vermont. Authors cite interstate expansion and growth in Southern Vermont, urging coordinated planning between Bennington and Brattleboro to capture regional economic benefits.
In a Washington analysis the author argues the space competition is driven by each side’s need to outdo the other. Glenn’s triumph ends a spell of doubt and shows the rival nations push each other to build lighter smaller rockets and craft, accelerating progress.
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. at age 40 completed three Earth orbits and proved maturity brings equality with youth. HAL Boyle notes Glenn's feat lifts national pride, challenges the bias against older workers, and inspires middle-aged Americans to pursue achievement at any age.
The Chicago Tribune notes progress in travel efficiency with faster sea routes reducing ocean crossing time while driving to work grows longer each year. The piece highlights evolving transit dynamics and commuter challenges in a concise update.
A reader defends railroad brotherhoods and urges Gov. Keyser to publish the Noble report while pressing for a detailed Vermont state study on Rutland Railway issues. Hoff backs an interim plan and criticizes short term thinking, urging a transportation authority review and economic impact analysis before any purchase or transfer.
A letter argues the Vermont GOP favors Aiken for the primaries, warning of a November choice between Aiken and Meyer and noting Aiken’s low Senate ranking. A second letter discusses U S policy toward nuclear arms, urging restraint and urging public forums on disarmament issues led by Secretary Rusk and diplomatic talks.
Reader lauds The Banner for dedicating Feb. 24 coverage to the question Could Fallout Shelters Save U.S. The letter argues shelters address a central wartime concern and supports ongoing public discussion on civil defense.
Typographical errors appeared in the current water rates schedule published on Monday. Under Bennington rates the corrected figures list Automatic washer 3.00 and Dish washer 1.50. Private Hydrants annual cost should read 50, with the original hydrant mate at 20 per Putnam deed of gift.
Three Omaha women go hat shopping and try on headwear. One woman refuses to buy a hat because her husband constantly wears every hat she buys until she tires of his look. She quips she hasn’t found a hat that would suit Charlie.
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