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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial lauds Christian A Herter appointment as chief planner and negotiator for the Trade Expansion Act. It notes his Republican background, state service as Massachusetts governor, decades studying foreign trade, and role in bipartisan tariff reform. It cautions the job will be demanding but praises his temperament and experience for diplomatic firmness.
A playful column muses on alternating governors to ease election sharp edges and balance state policies. It jokes about swapping offices and even household roles while noting polls on Communist influence and a sample of humorous public figures. It recalls Sen. McCarthy hearings and praises humorists in office. In Joshipur India, a dog reportedly eats salary files, leaving teachers unpaid.
Column analyzes Rockefeller as Kennedy opponent in 1964 with GOP tensions. It weighs Rockefeller liberal stance, regional appeal, and southern strategy risks, noting Goldwater faction calls for a true conservative bid and the perils of cross- regional shifts for the GOP.
In Horizons magazine the term happening is defined as an event art form. Robert Whitman stages Ball at the Green Gallery New York with colored floor paper a wall canopy and performers. A ball rolls a paint drenched lamp sequence ends with Falling Down and applause. The piece raises the question who cleans up the gallery after the event.
A Kennedy era analysis portrays White House friction with the press during the Cuban blockade crisis. It notes the president’s push for self restraint, Pentagon briefing rules, and editor discussions on preserving secure information while maintaining a free press.
A collection of quick observations and curiosities from Hal Boyle. Apple daily intake reduces colds by a third among Michigan State students. collation on crime, travel, and notable quotes from public figures are noted with concise, light commentary.
James Laver argues that men's fashion leans toward grandeur under sovereign rule and laments tyranny's liberation of drab attire. He questions why democrats resemble mourners and calls for citizens to reclaim self governance through better personal dress and action. Jane Jacobs adds blame for citizens afraid to act.
A reader urges Kennedy to halt Russian influence in Cuba and resist appeasing advisers. The letter argues only decisive action can prevent Latin America becoming a Communist enclave, calling for firings and massive public pressure to spur policy changes.
A collection of light anecdotes includes a University of Alabama professor asking in a parenting moment which side the hypotenuse goes, a New Jersey secretary rebuffing crank replies to Sen. Case, and a parishioner joking about Catholic university studies and clergy influence.
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