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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Pope Paul VI resumes the Second Vatican Council with aims to redefine and reform the church, pursue Christian unity, and bridge the church with the modern world. Bishops from over 90 nations return to authorize decrees, with possible use of vernacular in liturgy and the ordination of married lay deacons.
NORTH BENNINGTON. A Dodger fan reflects on devotion to the team across decades of near misses and a singular 1955 World Series triumph. The piece recalls Brooklyn days, stars like Campanella and Podres, and the enduring dream to defeat the Yankees in four straight.
Commentary argues off track betting legalization would not curb illegal bookies. Authors cite New York experiences showing increased gambling and competition between legal parlors and illegal operators. The piece warns government betting raises enforcement challenges and risks empowering gamblers.
The piece argues that the Sino Soviet split and Western ties are shifting, with De Gaulle challenging U.S.-led NATO and Europe seeking new autonomy. Kennedy era policy is questioned as Europe moves toward independence, while Anglo American support wavers and a grand, low tariff trading bloc seems unlikely.
The piece explains that the U S runs a payments deficit as dollars leave for imports foreign loans and investments while exports exceed imports by about 4 billion annually. It lists six outflow sources including import costs capital to foreigners foreign securities corporate overseas spending and tourism plus government aid and military grants abroad. It notes some earnings return and dollars flow back from overseas operations. It cites Kennedy aid and two quotes from Charlayne Hunter and Rose Kennedy.
A Shaftsbury reader rails against perceived foreign influence and conspiracies in Vermont towns and national groups. He cites Red Cross, People’s Gas, and others as suspect while urging vigilance and a future Independence Day address by Mao Tse-tung.
A 20th reunion seeks information on the 1943 Pittsfield High School cohort missing members Gloria Ruffrey Caro lyn Castle Lillian Clark Richard Merrick Foote Eugene Merritt Harris Kahn John Kellis Emily Loverdi Robert Leslie MacKay Elizabeth McDonough Cecelia McFarland William Maunder Lois Organ Marguerite Provost Beatrice Robert son William Robertson Jr LaForest Smith Jr Lee Smith Lincoln Wiley Please contact the writer or Mrs Samuel Quadrozzi 55 Gamwell Ave Pittsfield MA with any leads.
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