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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1962
Page
4
The article argues that a foolproof anti missile system is unlikely and discusses Nike Zeus limits and costs. It notes that defenses must cope with attack from any direction and quantity, making an effective shield doubtful. It urges international arms control to end the costly race.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer dismisses the American plan for an international supervision of access routes to Berlin calling it unworkable and shows no hope for a positive outcome. His stance maintains the Berlin status quo, seen as dangerous and unsatisfactory amid Warsaw Pact pressure.
The column defends Kennedy calling businessmen not anti business and argues the remark misreads his cautious economic stance. It notes steel price moves, Goldbergs and Heller’s work, and urges restoring business morale without a crackdown on labor.
Gen Decker defends reservists against public complaints noting the vast majority served faithfully. Last year’s hurried call-up created hardships and mismatched units but is unlikely to recur. Regular Army strength is being rebuilt as reserves fill a critical gap in danger.
The article critiques White House cultural tastemaking led by Arthur Schlesinger Jr with mentions of Isaac Stern Stravinsky and Pablo Casals. It warns television could dull public life and hints at Cold War context comparing US and Soviet cultural races through Van Cliburn and Doctor Zhivago references.
Rodney Noble critiques Robert S. Babcock's proposal to require towns with at least 200 population and to consolidate Landgrove and Peru to shrink the General Assembly. He argues the plan would not speed legislation or ensure justice, notes small towns’ solid financial position, and urges keeping state aid formulas and consolidation separate from reapportionment.
Stepen H. Gilman urges Bennington voters to approve the Union School District on May 28. He cites the Bennington Southwest District School Planning Committee report and argues the region can fund a regional high and junior high school with better education for all while limiting future tax increases.
Charles W Ayres of Bradenton Florida questions common Belief on Bennington Vermont being named after Benning Wentworth. He recounts local history from Bennington and Shaftsbury and notes English origins of settlers and place names.
AP analysis notes growing tensions with allies including Adenauer in West Germany and de Gaulle in France over Berlin. It also cites evolving U.S. ties with Britain, Laos under Prince Boun Oum, Vietnam under Ngo Dinh Diem, and India led by Prime Minister Nehru amid Cold War pressures.
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