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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Samuel N. Seager of Lee addresses the Lee Rotary Club claiming real estate taxes may be too low for growth. He argues high quality public services such as water, sewage, recreation, and education attract stable, higher wage employers, while still maintaining long term tax base growth despite higher rates. The talk prompts debate on local tax policy and community improvement as a path to growth.
The United States seeks a 50 percent tariff cut and broader access for farm products as Geneva hosts 60 nations in GATT talks. France and EU members push to fix the trade deficit while resisting wider U.S. competition, prompting sharp bargaining ahead of a potential fall conclusion.
Gerald L. Phillippe, GE board chairman, tells the American Textile Manufacturers Institute annual meeting in Palm Beach that automation and electrification boost productivity, citing 15 billion kWh yearly and equating energy to 224 million men. He argues job loss fears fade against competitive costs and growth, urging constant machine improvement to keep America competitive.
In Do Xa Vietnam the 2nd Corps commander Gen Do Cau Tri and Lt. Gen. Westmorland observe a Viet Cong center hidden in the Annamite Chain. Aerials show Zone B objective seized by parachutists while Zone A houses an interzone arms factory.
Reuben argues political campaign expenses are high but free promises persist. He criticizes the president’s travel speed as poor example for those unable to pay fines for similar actions. He urges more focus on civil wrongs to resolve civil rights issues.
In a Washington roundup UPI notes Rep. Ed Foreman wins for congressional modesty after a rising leadership claim. Rep. Joe Pool earns a forecasting award for predicting reports after hearings. Rep. Otis Pike receives a patriotism award for a White House reception remark about asking what you can do for your country.
The Southern Appalachians stretch from Canada to Alabama and remain poorly understood. Kephart’s early 20th century work highlighted isolated mountain life, while later settlement waves from Ulster and England shaped a region about 112000 square miles with 5,672,178 people in 1960. Daniel Boone helped populate Kentucky in 1769, and by 1830 about a million people lived in Southern Appalachia.
A Boston Globe reminiscence recalls a joke when the late Rev Bishop Brooks prepared for Europe. A friend warned of bringing back a new religion through customs. Brooks quipped that any popular new faith would likely have no duties attached.
Albany reports Republicans split on Rockefeller re election odds and possible successors like Malcolm Wilson Carlino Javits Lindsay. Democrats debate Johnson influence and potential nominees Roosevelt OBrien Wagner OConnor Samuels Kennedy. Spring speculation notes Rocky may stay or move to Washington as 1966 race looms.
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