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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The article notes progress in forest use since 1900 with 80 percent of a tree now utilized and forests growing 25 percent faster than harvests. It highlights the pivotal role of small private owners who hold about 75 percent of 489 million acres, and discusses Bennington County efforts led by John C. Page and David C. Barton to improve management amid limited current practices.
Auto safety experts report belt installations about twenty times higher than last year with an estimated 2 million cars fitted in 1961, doubling belt-equipped vehicles. States require belts in new cars. New York passes a law for front-seat belts after June 30, 1964. Public education campaigns, plus industry and government action, push adoption and usage to prevent fatalities.
United States lawmakers debate funding the United Nations deficit to keep the organization afloat. Sen. Aiken argues the bond plan will force all members to pay their shares, especially on Congo and Palestine operations, and prevent U.N. dependence on the U.S. Treasury. The plan hinges on World Court rulings and potential voting sanctions for arrears, with France the notable counterpoint and Soviet Union the principal delinquent.
New York AP profile of James Stewart outlines his busy career from Broadway to film. It highlights his military service, public roles, and philosophy of living focusing on health, regular exercise, relaxation, and genuine enjoyment in work to avoid boredom.
Ralph R. Miller of the Museum of the City of New York recalls a past view that working in a museum meant being embalmed in tradition. He notes a modern, dynamic program now evident in museums nationwide and expresses hope that the field has moved beyond the embalmed mummy stereotype.
The piece argues that tariff lobbying relies on a massive White House effort and warns that figures used to bolster export claims are misleading. It cites Hodges and a Joint Economic Committee exchange showing 6 million versus 3.1 million export related jobs, urging honesty in presenting trade policy data.
A Census Bureau survey finds 10 percent of American workers still walk to work, despite motorized age. Autos dominate at 64 percent, buses 8 percent, trains 4 percent, with many working at home. The study offers no data on distances or motives for walking.
Howard C. Estes defends his lighthearted storekeeping reminiscences while admitting poetically licensed anecdotes about cooking. The column then surveys elderly population shares, noting Vermont at 11.2 percent and ranking fourth alongside Florida and New Hampshire, with Iowa Missouri Nebraska leading.
Irving Adler of North Bennington analyzes HR 7300 showing three year federal aid to Vermont schools totaling 5.9 million dollars with Vermont taxpayers adding 2.5 million and a net gain of 3.4 million over three years. The piece notes assumptions on Vermont’s share of internal revenue and aims to inform local school boards preparing for a vote.
Fayett e Colvin of Local 295 urges public backing for Local 534 at Ben-Mont amid labor dispute. She attacks non union members and unemployment benefits attempts, praising solidarity and a settlement worthy of pride.
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