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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1963

Page

4

Vermont urged six extra classrooms for retarded children

Rev. W Earle Forman of the Vermont Association for Retarded Children urged the state to add six classrooms next year, arguing 24 are needed. He cited costs of 60 000 to 75 000 dollars for Brandon Training School per person and urged high priority for education and training to reduce institutionalization while benefiting the economy.

W. Earle Forman Vermont Association For Brandon Forman

Careful Approach to Foreign Aid Urged by Gen Clay Panel

A Kennedy era panel led by Gen Lucius Clay urged tightening foreign aid rules. It calls for not funding state firms, requiring internal reforms before aid, and reevaluating basis for gifts to allies. The report recommends about a 500 million cut from a 4.9 billion request, focusing aid on essential needs and limiting political leverage.

Kennedy Lucius Clay

Rockefeller Budget Fight May Not Diminish 1964 Run

Albany report says Governor Rockefeller’s budget clash with GOP lawmakers yields limited national impact. He keeps pay as you go while some pet projects vanish. party leaders fear New York’s 43 electoral votes could influence the presidential race. Rockefeller contends no declared candidacy and urges broader party consideration.

GOP Rockefeller New York Kennedy

Anti-Castro Raiders Do Us a Disservice

The U.S. State Department condemns a Monday commando raid by Cuban exiles near Havana and warns that such hit and run attacks harm US policy. Alpha 66 leaders are based in the U.S. and the raid raises neutrality law issues while critics call for firmer action despite public sympathy for exiles.

U.S. State Department Havana Lincoln White State Department Castro United States Cuba Alpha 66 Washington

Comment by Gen Edwin Walker prompts debate in Jacksonville

A reporter quotes Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker describing the University of Mississippi riot as like comedy. He calls the Oxford unrest and its deaths and destruction merely high spirits, drawing criticism from Americans who favor peaceful dispute. The remarks reflect Walker’s controversial stance on race relations and violence.

Edwin Walker University of Mississippi Jacksonville Fla Ole Miss America Oxford Walker American Bible Society Tate New York City Frederick the Great Prussia

Independent telephone firms grow fastest despite Bell System

AP reports independents increase assets revenues and phones more rapidly than Bell. They operate 12.67 million lines 50 percent higher since 1955 and serve 11,000 communities twice Bell’s reach. Mergers holdings and mechanization drive growth amid rising costs and need for financing.

New York Bell System Bell General Telephone & Electronics United States Canada Haiti Dominican Republic Lucile Idaho

Foreign aid and world friction cited in Hal Boyle Notebook

The piece discusses how aid often fails through corrupt governments, urging careful administration while noting U.S. ties with China affect global tension. It shares satirical and trivia items from Hal Boyle's Notebook, including remarks on communication, Ireland, and various quips.

Reader Letters Praise The Banner's Balance and Depth

Robert J. M. Matteson of Chicago commends The Banner for its broad coverage and strong local input. He praises features, layout, and photo-engravings and recalls reading in Bennington years ago.

Chicago Bennington

Stafford defended by Bennington letter writer

Constance Killian of Bennington defends Representative Stafford against Burlington editorial criticism. She notes her Washington visit, his House duties, and praises the Armed Services Committee for drafting a four year draft renewal to maintain national strength.

Burlington Free Press Banner Rep. Stafford Washington House of Representatives Vermont Committee On Armed Services House Stafford Constance Killian Bennington

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