Editorial: Mississippi tragedy and Governor Barnett blamed
The Bennington Banner argues that the Oxford violence over desegregation stems from Governor Ross Barnett. It accuses him of inciting violence, withdrawing police protection at a critical moment, and pursuing political gain regardless of the deadly consequences. It warns that his actions harmed national unity and America’s image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Oxford
Ross Barnett
America
Edward Bernays Knew The Mass Mind
A tribute profile notes Edward L. Bernays shaped public relations with clients including France Romania the United States GM United Fruit American Tobacco and Bank of America. It recalls his WWI work with George Creel his Freud connection and influence on propaganda and democracy through persuasion and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Bernays
Bernays
Madison Avenue
France
Romania
United States
General Motors
United Fruit
American Tobacco
Bank of America
George Creel
Sigmund Freud
U.S. Army
Goldwater
ADA
Edward Bernays
New York
New England
Cambridge
Washington
Noise in offices may boost or hurt efficiency, experts say
Industry studies reveal that quiet offices are not inherently efficient as workers acclimate to noise. Bolt, Beranek & Newman notes deliberate, natural noise can mute irritants and keep productivity steady, while earlier research showed reduced errors with quieter environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo L. Beranek
Bolt, Beranek & Newman, Inc
Cambridge
Mass
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Hartford
Aetna
Karl Kryter
Psycho-Acoustics
Bolt, Beranek & Newman
Secret maturity vs sharing wisdom in Grove Review remark
A mature person finds greater satisfaction in guarding a secret than spreading it. The Thurmont Enterprise notes that a lengthy courtship reveals the girl has looked and looked and cannot do better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman
N.J
Grove Review
Trade clash could blunt Western policy on Yugoslavia and Poland
A stark split between House and Senate over MFN in the trade bill risks undercutting a U S policy that supports Yugoslav independence and Polish liberalization. If the House stand prevails MFN could be denied to any country dominated by communism, impacting Yugoslavia more due to its heavy Western trade links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Poland
Yugoslavia
Mississippi
Europe
House
Senate
United States
Truman
Acheson
Eisenhower
Dulles
Kennedy
Rusk
Soviet Union
MFN
Moscow
Hungary
Ulbricht
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
Cuba
Tito
West
American Identity and Health Wisdom Echo Steinbeck Quote
The excerpt presents Steinbeck’s claim of a unified American identity despite regional diversity, noting rapid national formation in under two centuries. It also cites Dr. Herbert Ratner of Oak Park IA declaring Americans highly medicated and praising restraint in medical intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinbeck
Charley
Viking
Herbert Ratner
Oak Park, IA
Letter Typography Prize To the Editor of The Banner
Saber staff congratulate The Banner on typographic excellence for the front page at the New England Associated Press News Executives Association meeting. Bennington readers may be proud of the recognized publication amid recent challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saber
New England Associated Press News Executives Association
Bennington
New England
Vermont culture versus Mississippi myths of state traditions
A Vermont columnist rebuts New York coverage comparing Vermont to Mississippi, arguing Vermonters value justice, self reliance, and gradual change. The piece defends independent thinking at the state university, bipartisan civility, and a diverse yet cohesive culture distinct from Mississippi’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Herald Tribune
Robert S. Bird
Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Vermont
James Meredith
Hal Boyle’s Notebook How To Tell If You Are Old
Hal Boyle reflects on who counts as an old-timer versus an old fogg. He catalogs nostalgic memories from past decades and contrasts sentiment with actual conditions, urging readers to recognize changing times while preserving humor and curiosity about yesterday.
Humor No Bargain Old Man Rorabaugh Auction Joke
In a wry note Farm Journal quotes an elderly man, Rorabaugh, joking that his wife hauls him to antique auctions for years without ever getting a single offer on him. The quip reveals lighthearted family friction around collecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorabaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bennington Banner
Editorial
Barnett
Ance
Mitchell Gordon
Wall Street Journal
By Walter Lippman
Greece
Italy
Trieste
Austria
Typography
North Bennington
Heaven On
Earth
Mr. Bird
Deep South
Hal Boyle
Congress
Johnny
Wall Street
William Jennings Bryan
Farm Journal