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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece notes a confusing start to Vermont politics as Democrats and Republicans jockey for position. Gov Hoff battles legislature over his program while Republicans praise some moves and fault Hoff for others. Veteran observer W Arthur Simpson of Lyndonville weighs in to clarify who deserves credit or blame in the turbulent season.
The piece argues that progress over the last two years results from both the Hoff administration and the legislature led by Republican chairmen. It credits the governor's leadership and the legislative compromises, noting accountability for both successes and failures should be shared by both sides as elections approach.
Vermont's first extensive shared time plan may start in 1966 if Bennington voters approve the Mt. Anthony Union High School in May. About 200 Catholic High School students would attend at least one course at the public union school in 1966-67, with the plan likened to a nationwide trend toward using public schools for non religious subjects to ease parochial system costs.
Marquis Childs argues that U S foreign policy must move from a frozen posture toward an active leadership stance. He cites Fulbright’s speech as reflecting a broad Senate wish to redefine policy beyond isolationist reflexes amid Cold War tensions and presidential campaigns.
In Cambridge, the author contrasts MIT and Harvard emphasizing science and humanities. He notes MITs strong tech culture alongside humanist impulses and cites Johnsons antipoverty program as context for educational reform and a broader cultural gap. The piece surveys Fulbright Goldwater debates and foreign policy strands shaping U S attitudes toward communism and aid.
Small World essay recalls Edwin Reischauer ambassador to Japan, his deep ties to Japan, wartime service, scholarly work, and personal life. The writer reflects on Eds impact, the 1960 Delhi reunion, and notes the recent assassination attempt does not reflect his record or politics. The piece emphasizes Reischauer as a dedicated public servant with calm, informed leadership.
Readers commend Gov Hoff and the legislature for budget balance, college improvements, university funding, a new cow barn, aging medical care, retirement system tweaks, police pay rise, slowed bonding, pari mutuel revenue, Rutland Railway continuity, strengthened Industrial Authority, and the Equalization Act. They also note educational equalization and pollution abatement while urging regional health and welfare planning.
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont backs Fulbright in criticizing the Cuba embargo as a failure. He argues the policy harms allies and strengthens Castro, urging a reappraisal and noting Cuba as a base for anti American activity. Secretary Rusk counters the stance as the policy wobbles.
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