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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial urges New England six states to plan for a space based industrial renaissance as NASA sets up a Boston center. It argues regenerative dollars from NASA work could yield ten to one hundred dollars in further contracts, creating jobs and boosting the regional economy.
MIT president Dr James Killian urged expansion of graduate programs to boost New England’s share of space field doctorates. He warned the US will need 7,500 space doctorates annually by 1970 and that New England's output must rise from about 400 in 1959 60 to 1 000 by 1970 to maintain current proportions. Planning at the state level is urged to gauge impacts for Vermont and Greater Boston.
The May Day 1964 scene marks a shift from Soviet military showmanship to a chaotic global struggle. Moscow and Beijing clash, Eastern European nations watch for leverage, and the communist world faces a fractured, uncertain future.
Roger L. MacBride, 34, a Halifax resident living four years in Vermont, has become a Republican representative, town agent, and grand juror while courting the governor’s office. A conservative, he champions tax cuts and reduced government, leading a small fiscal group in Montpelier and courting the John Birch Society circle, but faces questions about specifics and party unity as he campaigns across the state.
The Zanzibar Tanganyika union surprised many as the Chinese influence faltered while the Soviet and British American sides found common ground. Babu’s control waned as Nyerere Karume forged a merger that shifts power away from Beijing. The United States and Britain signaled support while Moscow welcomed a reduced Chinese foothold.
A reflective editorial critiques American nationalism and favors UN involvement in global conflicts. It cites brutal Viet Nam incidents and questions US policy, while endorsing academic views on nationalism, pacifism, and Nie meyer’s distinction between nations and international bodies. The piece contrasts United Nations actions with past Congo violence and argues for sober evaluation of global governance.
The Austin Company argues education greatly shapes site choice for new plants. Local school quality and capacity influence recruiting and retention of key workers, tax costs, and future expansion. Universities also affect research and development aims guiding site decisions.
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