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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece contrasts Ike and Kennedy era practices, citing Fortune writer Arthur Krock. It argues that while press control can help sell policies, deliberate deception to mislead the public or withhold information is dangerous, potentially boomeranging on those who use it.
A nationwide Gallup survey shows only 20 percent favor sending armed forces to Cuba to overthrow Castro, with no strong ties to party affiliation. Voters across Republicans Democrats and independents share caution, suggesting elected leaders overreact less than constituents.
David L. Graham argues in On the Contrary that modern psychiatry sees pervasive passivity in patients and society. He notes the shift from dramatic obsessions to quiet conformity, citing radio, television, billboards, and pesticides as features of a compliant public. He contrasts Maine with national trends and recalls Steinbeck on a lack of argument.
The piece questions U.S. and Soviet understanding of Cuban crisis dynamics. It examines the CIA led by John McCone, U-2 reconnaissance, and the secrecy surrounding in house telegrams while weighing whether the Kremlin misreads American resolve and keeps 17,000 troops in Cuba amid risk of nuclear confrontation.
A Strands of critique argue our Cold War stance harms progress. The piece urges cutting arms costs, withdrawing from excess bases, and promoting regional blocs in Asia Europe and the Americas. It champions recognizing China and Formosa realities and fostering regional cooperation over global confrontation.
Lawrence E Harrington protests Chard Powers Smith over claimed Communist infiltration of 87 peace groups and cites 1961 HUAC guide dates. Arthur J Lyons lauds Charles Thompson on union school debate and urges voter support for funding, mentioning Constance Killian and Bennington High School.
Letters from residents Barbara Webster and Verd er Elwell urge creation of a Central Labor Council and a union high school. They argue the education program will raise wages and improve community economic health, urging support in the March 12 vote and praising organizers.
Representative Benjamin Rosenthal tied two related issues into a political knot citing the District of Columbia aquarium and local airport noise. He defended his vote on the aquarium and argued for quieter conditions for his constituents citing fish spawning and patient frustrations in a brief Parade quote.
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