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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Address listed as 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Vermont papers assess Gov elect Hoff’s task as he inherits a Democrat rise. Editors warn on personnel issues and tax reforms, urge education and regional school funding, and note Hoff must work with a GOP legislature. Foote’s role as potential 1964 front runner also looms.
The article analyzes the Bennington Turn Toward Peace efforts led by local groups and Robert Pickus. It clarifies TTP structure, rejects accusations of pacifism, and endorses collaborative debate among 38 organizations to explore democratic peace strategies without disarming national defenses.
A reflective essay discusses Memorial Day Armistice Day and Veterans Day origins noting the drift of war remembrance. It argues for keeping dates separate and laments the difficulty of maintaining solemn, hopeful remembrance amid new conflicts and continuing casualty fears.
A Lebanon New Hampshire housewife described as a practical optimist shifts from casual views on sheltering for a Cuba crisis to shopping for canned goods. She notes she chose a store offering green stamps, foreshadowing readiness.
Washington analysis predicts President Kennedy will pursue a cautious, moderate domestic agenda in the next Congress. Key aims include Medicare for the aged, education aid, urban affairs, and youth employment, with Cuba policy continuing restraint.
Byron A Harrington urges immediate support for the Greater Bennington Association noting a $2500 deficit and the Nov 15 deadline. He praises Breard Hawks and volunteers for saving the GBA and argues manufacturing jobs will help unemployment, urging dues and a personal gift of 10 dollars. He calls for inclusion and action to keep the GBA open.
Ursula Scott of North Bennington condemns a published letter attacking dissenters on Election Day. She argues true democracy requires expressing satisfaction or dissatisfaction with government and warns against losing the right to criticize as a guard against totalitarianism.
The Vermont Ski Area Operators Association urges strong opposition to a gubernatorial proposal creating a $10 million recreation authority to fund new ski areas with public money. They warn public funds would harm private capital, threaten growth, and undermine Vermont’s free enterprise heritage. Warren.
Frederick Dalton of South Shaftsbury endorses Hoff as governor, praises his ability and ideas to fix Vermont problems. He criticizes Paul Warfield for distasteful remarks about a female candidate and expresses belief Mrs. Mamis would have qualified to represent the party. Dalton congratulates Corey and Harris on their letters in The Banner.
A brief sketch reports a midget escaping from behind the Iron Curtain and fleeing secret police through Europe. The figure begs for shelter and asks for a hidden cache, a small Czech, as he moves from country to country.
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