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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
4
Daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont except Sundays and holidays. Local notices and community news presented in a traditional regional newspaper format.
The Kennedy era blue ribbon study committee led by Lucius D. Clay urges cutting the aid bill by 25 percent or more while directing funds to projects with proven use. The report endorses tighter military aid limits and favors developmental aid via international agencies, aiming to reduce waste and political manipulation.
The article reports U S Air Force planes in Vietnam using herbicides to defoliate jungle and spray rice fields to hinder the Viet Cong. It notes ecological and human risks, possible propaganda effects, and debate over whether short term military gains justify long term harm.
Washington reports Gov. George Romney of Michigan stands as the leading Republican hopeful with broad appeal and a proven record in finance and reform. He faces a demanding road, including a potential long campaign and a pending state constitution, while Rockefeller and Goldwater factions loom.
A group of students writes to The Banner urging a larger and better school to provide improved education and work habits, arguing that they will be the town’s future leaders and residents.
Vermont education commissioner A. John Holden Jr. argues that while well designed school buildings can improve safety and healthful surroundings and help attract good teachers, they cannot determine education. classroom conditions and teacher effectiveness, including class size, have larger influence on student learning.
Caracas reports rising leftward influence as Betancourt struggles with slum issues and Alliance for Progress funding. The Army and business leaders shift, while the next presidential vote in November could reshape Venezuela's path toward reform or radical change.
A 10 member committee led by Gen Lucius D Clay urged endurance of aid while pushing for cuts and more self help. It praises allies like France while urging reductions for Spain and Portugal and questions aid withdrawal if a nation risks communism. The document mixes self interest with humanitarian aims and names France Italy Canada the UK Germany and others in varying contexts.
Boonville Missouri based Cooper County Record reports an unofficial suggestion for a simplified income tax form. The proposed form contains four lines asking for last year income expenses net amount and submission.
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