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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorials argue that the baby boom is swelling the teen labor pool and that unskilled youth face scarce jobs. Vermont faces limited demand for skilled work and a 1950s exodus of workers. solutions: grow the economy and boost public education funding to train youths for higher skilled roles.
An analysis of the Black Muslim movement and its impact on racial tensions in Birmingham and across the United States. The piece weighs whether moderation can yield equality or if extremism will rise, noting religious freedom issues and potential government surveillance limits.
A letter praises the Harte Theater for screening the award winning Question 7 to illuminate Christian struggles in East Germany and critique of communism. It urges local audiences to see the film for better understanding of the era’s political dynamics and religious persecution.
A nostalgic reminiscence of pre Edison Vermont housekeeping describes the annual carpet beating ritual. Family members gather to strip furniture, air and beat the Brussels carpet, haul the stove and throw open windows, while Ma leads the chores and teens help with diligent tasks.
President Kennedy has sent 3000 troops to Alabama bases near Birmingham to be ready for possible use if violence in Birmingham repeats. Lawyers debate the legality of federal troops’ involvement in handling racial disturbances following last Saturday night’s clashes between whites and Negroes and the subsequent riot.
A columnist analyzes whether Kennedy can deploy federal troops to Birmingham without a specific federal law or court order, examining Article 10, Section 333 and the 14th Amendment. It contrasts past actions by Eisenhower and Kennedy to defend federal rights, and notes Wallace's opposition and Justice Department stance.
The United Nations faces a special session on its finances as the Communist bloc resists paying its share for peacekeeping. The Soviet Union owes over 70 million of about 110 million due, with France Belgium Nationalist China South Africa and others also outstanding. Debates focus on legality of operations in the Middle East and Congo and on expanding UN power beyond Security Council authorizations.
President Kennedy highlights pressure campaigns by racial right activists pushing three states rights amendments. He warns these efforts threaten the 1787 constitutional balance by shrinking Congress and Supreme Court powers. Senator Kuchel supports the view that right wing fear mongers resemble Communist agitators in damage to conservatism.
A boy worried by satellites and missiles fears the planets may retaliate and stop sending pencils and candy bars. His father asks what troubles him and the boy responds with a humorous mis take about Venus and Mars. The quip appears in Frances Benson's Family Weekly column.
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