Education Dollars and Cents in Personal and National Growth
The piece argues education yields measurable financial and social returns for individuals communities and the nation. It cites studies showing a college degree adds about 100000 to a career and that four fifths of economic growth since 1954 stems from improved efficiency driven by education. It notes debates on resource limits but stresses education as a driver of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Economic Research
Theodore W. Schultz
Chicago University
U.S
De Gaulle’s Stand Tests Western Unity and Resolve
Washington reacts to De Gaulle saying France will defend itself without American aid. The remark signals a push toward independent European leadership, opposing the European Common Market vision and US backed NATO unity. Paris strong feelings may influence opinions at home and abroad. The stance is unlikely to prevail long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gaulle
France
United States
Washington
Britain
Europe
Indochina
Algeria
Russia
West
European Union
Continent
Jean Monnet
Keyser Defends Vermont Drinking Law Stance
Gov F Ray Keyser challenged mistaken coverage by Vermont papers led by the Sunday News and St Albans Messenger over his position on lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18. He argued 18-year-olds crossing borders would raise accidents and that the change would invite cross-border drinking, urging denial of misrepresentation and noting the Bennington Banner defended accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ray Keyser
State of Vermont
Wcax-Tv
Burlington
New York State
Vermont
St. Albans
Keyser
Tes
New York
York State
Empire State
Louisiana
Sunday News
St. Albans Messenger
Met
Canadian
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New York-Vermont
Bennington
Loeb
Philip Hoff
Hoff
Pricing power and the public interest in steel
A. A. Berle reviews Gardiner Means’s study on administered prices in steel and the risks of price leadership by big producers. The piece traces the 1942–53 price rise, Kennedy’s 1962 clampdown, and Means’s proposal for an Economic Performance Act with a bonus tax incentive for superior performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner C. Means
Harper & Brothers
New York
Gardiner
Kennedy
United States Steel Corp
United States Steel
Bethlehem
Republic
Dr. Means
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Senate
Aft
Kefauver
Eisenhower
Gardinear Means
Means
DuPont Co
General Electric
Union Carbide
Treasury
Reapportionment Debate in Vermont Legislature
The piece argues that making the Vermont Legislature more representative or smaller may not guarantee better legislation or shorter sessions. It questions whether equal voice for all citizens is met when Burlington voters have the same influence as Stratton residents, underscoring doubt about majority rule under current town representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
House of Representatives
U.S. Supreme Court
Burlington
Stratton
Sleep May Be a Luxury in Science Driven Sleep Study
Air Force scientists report six hours of sleep suffices for space mission pilots while theories suggest two or three hours could suffice with an electronic device inducing deep sleep. Noted insomniac cases include Valentin Medina Poves who claims never to sleep, contrasted with Edison’s remark that electric light may reduce sleep needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
National Geographic Society
Edison
Valentin Medina Pores
la Gineta
Medina Poves
Gut man on getting rich quick and time balance
Walter Gutman, security analyst and author, argues that among all paths to wealth, getting rich quick is the best because it frees time for other pursuits and requires understanding of other things. He emphasizes efficiency over slow accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter K. Gutman
Design for Sport exhibit opens at Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art in New York unveiled an outdoor tent installation titled Design for Sport on May 15 for two months. The exhibit showcases equipment for over 40 sports including hunting and fishing gear and invites public critique from both amateurs and professionals. In related notes, the Walloomsac River draws many anglers as hatchery trout stocking boosts local fishing activity with several cars seen near the bridge and along Silk Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum OF Modern Art
New York City
Ture
Mildred Constantine
Museum
Walloomsac
Silk Road
A Collection of Artifacts By Roy Marsden
An article describes fishing at multiple streams including Main Stream along Route 9 east of Bennington and Battenkill River. It notes abundant trout, a 16% inch rainbow near Shields Estate, and Elmer Stanley reporting 40 trout since April 28. It also discusses dry fly fishing prospects and a legal change on live bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 9
Bennington
Walloomsac
Elmer Stanley
Bradford Place
Shields Estate
Battenkill River
Kennedy takes long view on success of programs
AP analysis notes President Kennedy uses a velvet glove approach with Congress to push major programs including medical care for the aged. The piece highlights his handling of Wilbur Mills and southern Democrats, arguing the long view aims for four-year impact rather than year-by-year gains as the big drive begins with a Madison Square Garden speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Washington
Congress
Truman
White House
Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Johnson
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
New York
Madison Square Garden
Impelled Artists and Shifting Forms in Modern Theater
Quotes from Howard Taubman and Vannevar Bush discuss artistic innovation and political power. Taubman argues artists seek private visions beyond old forms and judge by the work created. Bush warns of centralized power and socialism, urging informed citizens to oppose harm while protecting effective government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Taubman
New York Times
Vannevar Bush
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Bennington Banner
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Springfield
Book Review
Adolf A Berle
A. A. Berle
Columbia University Law School
Gardiner Means
Great Barrington
Mass
Brattleboro
Goethe
Frederick the Great
Napoleon
Houdini
Churchill
Thomas A. Ed’son
Rod and
By Roy Marsden
George W. Davis
Fish and Game
Mr. Davis
James M. MacMartin
Battenkill
AP Press
Mills
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