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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. This item notes the edition date and publication details for the historic Vermont newspaper.
May 8 notes the 50th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service, established by the Smith Lever Act in 1914. It highlights leaders like John Page, Marion Harris, and Ada Sue Diamond, who guide Vermont's rural communities and 4H clubs, shaping home economics and agricultural education.
The piece lauds the 4H program and extension service as it expands from rural farms to urban areas. It notes over two million 4H members annually, says many programs abroad imitate the service, and links its mission to visions like the Peace Corps and rural Vermont development as a nationwide goal.
An overview notes fewer patients in public mental hospitals in 1963 due to new drugs and more staff, while admissions and readmission rates rise. It highlights a push to decentralize treatment via community health centers funded by federal grants, aiming to aid dischargees and reduce custodial care.
Local business leaders question unpaid bills and the impact of the Pownal race track on the community. While some fear losses, others see potential business from patrons. The editorial urges proactive steps to attract visitors and improve roadside scenery along the Vermont border.
Thanat Khoman criticizes Western powers at odds with Laos policy after French rudeness at SEATO talks. He links anti US influence to De Gaulle’s Vietnam stance, arguing neo colonial pressure harms Laos. The piece connects Laotian tensions to broader Southeast Asia power plays and predicts South Vietnam will shape the region's future.
The visiting editor argues poverty drives education troubles and demands political action. He cites widening gaps between educated and illiterate, strong and weak schools, good and poor teachers, and rising unemployment from automation, urging a national mobilization to reform schooling and address poverty.
A historical column argues that women's dress reflects civilization and biology, defending the female form with emphasis on figures, waists, and breasts. It condemns girdles and fake looks, urges clothes to suit personality, and ends with a stance against women in pants.
A reader named Madelyn Bronson of Bennington criticizes the Union High School push after a fourth rejection and asks the school board to focus on attracting new industry, reducing taxes, and cutting welfare costs to aid 1200 unemployed residents.
Letters to The Banner clash over a Union High School bond issue in Bennington. Mrs Mary Brillon argues repeated votes wear down voters and oppose higher taxes while Mrs Mary Ives insists the plan remains alive and would improve education if a new vote passes.
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