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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Brattleboro residents form the University of Southern Vermont to coordinate regional education and attract federal grants. The group envisions programs such as retraining for displaced workers, vocational education, and educational television across Windham County institutions including Windham College Marlboro College and Bennington College.
President Kennedy urges Congress to authorize a Land Conservation Fund borrowing up to $500 million to create nine new national parks and expand state Access matching funds. The plan links future funding to user fees and motor fuel taxes, arguing early action halves future costs and prevents rising prices as populations grow.
In a National Catholic Welfare Conference pamphlet, Father John Cronin argues that threats from communism come from outside the U.S. and that right wing extremism, by labeling liberal and welfare policies as communist, divides America. He cites criticism of Buckley and the John Birch Society while noting rising isolation of the far right as political debate widens.
A political editorial urges Americans to oppose both extreme right and left wing attacks on communism and to rebuild the nation through spiritual and material strength. It argues tax cuts threaten integrity, warns against intolerance, and calls for renewed commitment to better roads, schools, and lower taxes. The piece notes the need for constructive alternatives to anti-Communist agitation.
AP report notes savers may earn higher rates as lenders raise bond and savings payouts to fund more loans. West Coast savings associations push higher payouts, risking higher mortgage costs and potential dampening of spring home building amid Kennedy administration aims to keep both short and long term rates favorable.
Rev. Dr. Frederick Nolde of the World Council of Church argues that isolationism is outdated and that living in a connected world brings greater opportunity and responsibility. He urges acceptance of global interdependence.
The author argues that atomic weapons alter warfare fundamentally, not just by more explosive force but by unleashing radiation. He warns that resuming atmospheric testing risks civilization and questions the moral right to pursue such capabilities. He notes the historical shift from conventional bombs to atomic destruction and the stakes for civilization.
A civic essay argues against atomic weapon testing and the idea of victory through nuclear horror. It warns radiation from bombs endangers future generations, decries mutilating genes and humane values, and calls for honest defense without unleashing atomic devastation.
AP News analyzes the tense buildup to the March 14 Geneva disarmament conference. The 17 nation talks follow Soviet tests and Kennedy’s push for a test ban with inspections, amid expectations of a possible summit and growing East‑West tensions. France will not attend, complicating an 18 nation plan.
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