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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorial notes the Birmingham disturbances seem largely over barring new trouble and questions federal troop use. It contrasts Western European calm with African outcry over Kennedy action and explains federal court orders and USIA aims. It cites Rev Eusden on dignity and nonviolence as core, warning of escalation if MLK’s movement fails.
The piece notes Malcolm X and the Black Muslims offering the National Conscience plan. It highlights Northern support from Bennington College students who raised 108 dollars in 20 minutes for the SNCC and a clothing drive sending 340 pounds to Mississippi.
Newton N. Minow steps down as FCC chairman to become executive vice president and general counsel of Encyclopedia Britannica at a reported $100,000 yearly. E. William Henry will succeed him, pledging to continue a positive, public-interest approach in broadcasting.
The House passed 384 to 2 a reform to curb overseas trips by members of Congress. The plan requires the State Department to report counterpart funds given to lawmakers and forces itemized travel expense reporting or a capped per diem. Credit is given to Rep. Adam Clayton Powell and Sen. Allen Ellender for spurring action. a Senate version by Sen. John J. Williams awaits approval.
The Gunston Hall board of regents and the Institute of Early American History and Culture announce a project to collect edit and publish George Mason papers. Prof. Robert A. Rutland will assemble and edit the Mason Papers with support from the National Historical Publications Commission. The project includes Mason letters documents and writings and aims for a multi volume edition.
A national defense of federal law is urged as Alabama battles desegregation. The piece critiques state and local officials in Birmingham and calls for federal action to admit two Huntsville Space Center employees to the University of Alabama Huntsville and push for Tuscaloosa desegregation and Birmingham schools. It condemns amateur anti communists and cites remarks by Romney McNamara Wilson.
Witty essay arguing against overstatement in ads while defending consumer trust. The author satirizes promises of cleaning power and cherry pie scenes, notes senators' campaigns for truth in advertising, and underscores practical daily life and the lure of labor saving devices.
GOP site selection committee meets in Denver after talks with Detroit and Chicago authorities as several cities including Dallas Miami and Philadelphia are considered for next year’s national convention. Democrats favor San Francisco led by Kennedy and eye West Coast appeal.
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