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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
An editorial condemns NASA astronauts signing personal story contracts worth 3 to 5 million dollars. It argues the practice conflicts with their roles as U.S. military officers funded by the government and questions the ethics beyond legal allowance.
Rep. Roger L. MacBride of Halifax faces criticism in Montpelier as he backs the Liberty Amendment to abolish the federal income tax while Gov. Hoff condemns the move as a McCarthy era smear. the discussion also targets Vermont reform of the recreation board and Vermont Life magazine ownership.
The Brattleboro Reformer notes that heavy snow does not always predict high water and recalls past floods in 1927 and 1938. It highlights remaining snowpack, rising flood risks, and the readiness of two large flood control dams on the West River as spring tests approach.
Washington debate centers on the Un-American Activities Committee budget and its value. Freshmen lawmakers express dismay at funding disparities and question the panel’s legislative impact while addressing broader minority tensions and the pace of civil rights change.
A new junior gun safety and handling program begins in Bennington County under James Edgerton with support from the Fish and Game Department and the National Rifle Association. The course runs four to seven hours for boys 11 and up, funded by donations and sponsors, with local instructors emphasizing safe handling and practical training. The effort, led by Bennington 4 H coordinator Edgerton and Fish and Game state coordinator Candy, aims to reduce accidents and promote responsible hunting practices.
The piece recalls brutal Vermont winters and road fault lines on U.S. 7 and local byways, noting frost heaves and frequent repairs. It contrasts old and new roads, shares a 1910 mud season tale, and jokes about chiropractors treating drivers after rough crossings.
In Bennington County a fluoride deficient water supply prompts the Bennington County Dental Association to urge fluoridation. Secretary-Treasurer Tomasi calls for public water fluoridation citing reduced dental caries. A separate note mocks a radio ad line about laundry drop offs.
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