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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Preston Bruce Jr. reads as Vermont’s only Negro school principal, a well-educated athlete who spoke at an interfaith meeting. He argues that Negroes, even when integrated, are not seen as equals, and calls for honesty about race to foster better relations.
The Atomic Energy Commission affirms employees' right to confront their accusers in security cases, citing constitutional guarantees and Supreme Court rulings. It notes past McCarthy era abuses, recalls Eisenhower's 1960 order, and argues this standard should extend across the federal government for fair due process and accountability.
The piece weighs the pressure on President Kennedy to resume atmospheric tests as scientists and policy makers debate. It contrasts Soviet conduct, the arms race momentum, and the Pentagon driven push for newer devices with the political need to limit fallout and risk. The article questions whether Kennedy can curb the urge for “just one more” test amid national and international security pressures.
The poet E. E. Cummings revealed he actually spells his name E. E. Cummings or even E. E. CUMMINGS in certain litigation with New York City. He notes capitalization in checks and notes, while lowercase is common in poetry. The piece ends with a wry remark on writing versus poetry.
The Pool updates reflect billiards moving from gloomy clubs to home rec rooms and bowling alleys with electric lights and decorator colors. Old players resist flashy mauve felt while noting revival brings change in venues and taste. The piece contrasts reform in recreation with shifting standards.
Widowed Bennington resident Mrs William Woodward urges using Town Farm land for a drag strip instead of the airport. She cautions about ongoing repairs to the air strip and potential damage from car racing, asking if it is fair to pilots.
The weekly Stowe reFORMer volume 1 issue 2 from Moscow Vermont is mailed to every postal patron in Stowe. It pledges reader ads only, bans anonymous notices, and claims ads will be limited to about 30 percent of content. The publication is lively but uses heavy capitalization.
The author and son Doug fished from midnight on opening day across the South Stream Walloomsac River and its creeks, reporting about 90 anglers from Water Street Bridge to Viault's Mill. Clawson brothers and others appeared to have limited out on the Battenkill early, while the writer remained troutless at day’s end. Doug's three browns fed the family, and a stop at Bradley's hill yielded mandatory catch records.
Opening Day biteless required form available in riverbank mail boxes. registration begins April 29 to aid Fish and Game planning. OSCAR GODBOUT notes Lee Wulff joins Columbia Broadcasting as hunting and fishing consultant. Wulff famed for trout flies and related gear. Fish and Game releases urge habitat work and deer herd reduction through a one day antlerless season. landowners urged to plant staghorn sumac and mountain ash for wildlife. Bennington Rod and Gun Club meeting set for May 7 at Shaftsbury club house. all interested sportsmen invited.
In Tokyo a report notes tipping is discouraged in Japan as locals prefer polite refusals and subtle signaling. A 1964 Olympics context prompted hotels and restaurants to post notices that tips are not accepted since service charges are added to bills.
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