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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Voters in the Mt Anthony Union School District denied the regional high school bond by 470 votes, with turnout slightly higher than the March 12 election. The defeat disappoints supporters of regional education, though neighboring districts already offer strong regional schools and Bennington may pursue a future plan. Greenwich, NY approved a central school on its fifth attempt.
The Bennington defeat prompts debate over the future of six districts and a union school plan. Voters fear delays will push districts to enlarge local units and raise taxes, risking loss of a future union. Uncertainty looms on whether to retry, reform, relocate, or abandon the plan.
President Kennedy declares the genie of nuclear testing must be stuffed back, warning uncontrolled tests threaten humanity with greater war risk and fallout. He says hope for a test ban treaty is fading as global arms compare two camps with obliteration possible. Survival hinges on restraint and renewed negotiations.
The piece reflects on New England covered bridges as utilitarian yet historic symbols. It notes toll origins, rustic designs, and aging charm while contrasting with European grands bridges, and highlights public interest, tourism, and the fading era as roads evolve.
Washington lawmakers push for federal standards on chemical detergents after 1965 as concerns grow over widespread pollution from household cleaners. Sen. Gaylord Nelson cites Wisconsin case studies and international precedents while warning of health and environmental risks to water supplies.
Hal Borland notes at the Berkshire Hills Conference Francis W. Sargent argues outdoor peace and tranquility attract visitors, not billboards or pizza towers. He warns development breeds tourist traps, erosion of beauty, and economic decline as promoters push ever more visitors for short term gain.
At a 16th Street Baptist Church rally in Birmingham, Rev Martin Luther King Jr and other leaders press President Kennedy to act as 1,400 attendees demand desegregation of downtown stores and lunchrooms while recalling recent disturbances near Ingram Park. The movement centers on equal job access and desegregation efforts beyond schools.
Arthur Krock reports that President Kennedy will travel to the Irish Republic in June. White House aides Kenny O'Donnell and Pierre Salinger confirmed the plan during a Dublin arrival. The visit is billed as a historic moment for Ireland and the United States with strong public enthusiasm in Galway and nationwide anticipation, though the Ring of Kerry and other sites may be missed.
The piece recalls the historic moment when a US president, descendant of an Irish County Wexford immigrant, visited Ireland and Ireland’s leaders and people shared a proud, emotional reaction. It notes heightened pride across Ireland and even beyond, surpassing prior moments when dignitaries spoke in Dublin.
The text notes a political figure, Kennedy, visiting Ireland with stops in County Waterford at Lismore Castle, a Devonshire ducal residence, suggesting social mingling with Kennedy relatives and a possible salmon in the Blackwater. It underscores the difficulty of balancing work in Washington with sightseeing.
William F. D. Smith of Bennington criticizes slow action by officials on Route 7 safety near Molly Stark School after a recent accident. He notes a new sign for a race track area contrasts with inaction since 1955 and asks for speed limit reductions similar to the race track zone.
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