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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Professor John Kenneth Galbraith who explains how his book Why People Are Poor ties to the war on poverty. He says his aim was to identify poverty problems while describing the country’s overall well being.
In this excerpt Galbraith notes Harrington drew on his work The Affluent Society and cites common themes. He argues poverty exists in industrial nations and Appalachia, remains persistent across groups, and demands government action to raise health education and reduce discrimination. Galbraith says wartime poverty programs reflect a wealthy society.
Washington notes that party unease during a top leadership transition is normal but potentially inflammatory. It discusses Roosevelt Taft dynamics, Kennedy and Johnson factions, potential speculation about Robert Kennedy, and the role of the Attorney General in safeguarding presidential prerogatives.
Republican members of a Senate committee press for more answers on former Secretary Bob Baker’s activities. The piece argues Democrats bury the case and urges disclosures on real estate deals tax breaks gifts and potential self enrichment as the public awaits a full accounting.
Sparta Herald notes Peter Lorre's death and his lasting impact as a screen evil, praising his quiet menace over stage frights and recalling roles from murderers to mad doctors. The piece compares him to Boris Karloff, underscoring Lorre’s realism and influence on generations of audiences.
Visiting Editor argues against the idea that God left campuses. The piece praises Peace Corps service and student volunteering in urban and rural communities, notes a rise in humanism, civil rights activity, and student effort to address social issues. Clint Murchison Sr. is cited on work and wealth.
The piece mocks modern golf as highly technical with wind-sensing, terrain surveying and computer aided clubs. It imagines a future where players carry 18 weather instruments and 98 clubs, using data from barometers to weather satellites to choose shots.
A humorous column on Marchtime fever across ages from boys with squirt guns and maple syrup mishaps to girls with doll carriages. Mothers dread dirty windows, while fathers protect themselves from spring scenes as gardens sprout uncertain shoots.
Benhi gym capacity of 440 fans was exceeded during the Astronauts basketball game at Benhi Monday. Principal Paul E Kirsch of Bennington High School apologizes for the seating shortage and asks those turned away to excuse the inconvenience while others enjoyed the game.
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