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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1962
Page
2
Bennington Banner announces publication schedule for 1962 with daily issues excluding Sundays and holidays. The notice lists Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont as the publisher.
Editorial notes a shift in Latin American attitudes toward the United States as Cuba’s missile crisis prompts reevaluation. Brazilian leftist Leonel Brizola criticizes Cuban missile bases as Soviet satellite control, while Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos condemns Cuba’s weapons facilities, marking a regional pivot from past Cuban solidarity.
The Cuban issue prompts Latin American media to reassess U S policy as the OAS braces for a firmer stance on Cuba. Latin leaders and press now weigh the nuclear risk and the Alliance for Progress, with Kennedy signaling a distinction between Soviet bases and Cuban people. The shift could ease anti American sentiment and aid prosperity drives.
Road safety ad warns drivers to use turn signals before braking for turns. It notes many motorists neglect signaling, causing confusion and near misses, with faster highway speeds prompting more signaling among some drivers. The piece singles out hesitant drivers and remarks on gendered expectations while urging consistent signaling.
Massachusetts grants a state charter to the Federated Indian League to address education land rights and cultural preservation for New England tribes. President Lorenzo Jeffers aims to unite Wampanoags Stockbridge and others to conserve land in Maine and Gay Head cliffs while reviving Mashpee church and guarding Indian heritage.
An essay on Liebman’s peace of mind as missing from life’s list argues strain powers progress. Following, brief clippings mock party bumper stickers and tax distrust, citing Brattleboro Daily Reformer and Chapel Hill Weekly as sources.
Letters urge voter attention to women candidates in Shaftsbury and national party dynamics. Alan G. Thompson of Marlboro urges writing in William H. Meyer for U S Senate to protest party leaders. ANN de C Malamud of North Bennington defends free speech and dissent against censorship.
Paul E. Warfield of Shaftsbury states Mrs. Mamis lacks common sense and should not represent Shaftsbury, citing her intemperate letters and campaign from a different town in a tersely worded letter. He notes Earl Harris is not a Shaftsbury voter and delivers a sharp critique of her legislative bid.
Nancy Mamis writes she never appeared on Today or any TV show and explains her whereabouts on Oct 27. She states she supported President Kennedy over the Cuban crisis and emphasizes responsible citizenship in local and global issues.
A letter to The Banner argues a freshman representative needs time to learn procedures. The writer supports Kenyon’s sincerity and urges readers to back him as law making resembles horse-trading and benefit from his growing experience.
The piece argues Republicans and Independents supported William H. Meyer in 1958 due to his merit and opposition to Harold Arthur. It then links that logic to 1962, claiming Democrats face a similar choice with an inferior candidate, Robert Johnson, urged by party leaders to vote.
Stephen L. Vince quotes Sen. Aiken rebutting Congressman Stafford at a Tuesday forum in Bendi auditorium. He cites assets and the U S high standard of living as offset to debt and argues Stafford should share the burden rather than lower living standards.
Rush Welter writes as Bennington County committee chair for William Meyer noting Meyer supporters have political and human weaknesses but denying patriotism attacks. He criticizes Paul Warfield for scurrilous letters and ads and urges Warfield to return to school for a refresher course in department.
Vermont readers are urged to scrutinize Democratic leaders and Harold Raynolds who fund campaigns generously. James P. Stannard from South Dorset argues profit and taxes would rise under Hoff and Kennedy inspired social and economic plans, urging voters to consider how spending would be financed.
Rod and Gun notes recount Doug Sweet’s bow season success. After several weekends of distant or small deer, he quietly approached a buck from 75 feet along a brook and released a lethal shot. Earlier he had missed a previous spikehorn due to brush and distance.
In New Ashford Massachusetts the town’s long warps with early returns, first in the nation, are recalled. Harley Phelps reflects on past election rituals at the breakfast table while noting current turnout and 85 registered voters split roughly half Republican and half Democrat.
A man, ill at night, takes two pills from a dark bottle thinking them aspirin. Morning reveals the pills were sheep fertilizer intended for the wife’s sweet peas, prompting a dash to the doctor who reassures no danger.
The San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune recalls that seven years ago Arroyo Grande planned an agricultural fair with a baby show but postponed it for a year to allow fair chances for all.
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