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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorial argues the $250 million wheat export to the Soviet Union aids U.S. economy by absorbing surpluses, aids farmers, and eases East West ties. It notes Soviet harvest shortfalls and Khrushchev’s shift toward large external shipments, with the administration favoring the deal but mindful of broader implications.
The deal, seen as helpful for the U S balance of payments, draws praise from Douglas Dillon and Eisenhower while Nixon warns it could fuel anti freedom criticism. Some Republican lawmakers from farm states back the sale as a practical choice despite partisan divides. The piece advocates broad national support for the mutually beneficial exchange.
An editorial warns against using Joseph Valachi hearings to push stronger prosecutorial powers for wiretapping and informer immunity. It argues that curbing civil liberties by criminalizing memberships or expanding surveillance risks partisan abuse and undermines free rights, urging balanced reform.
The Louisville Courier-Journal recalls Senators Proxmire and Keating opposing a salary hike from 22 500 to 35 000 amidst calls for Congress to cut waste. It notes a protracted session marked by evasions aside from a late test ban treaty and a railroad strike avert. The piece questions who truly deserves a raise and urges a roll call vote.
The court opens amid debate over public accommodations and civil rights, with 14 or 15 cases including sit ins and access for all citizens. Justices Douglas Black face retirement rumors, while potential successors spark talk of political balancing and geographic diversity.
Hal Boyle sketches humorous social observations from mid century life detailing widow dynamics, fashion cues, money habits, and everyday quirks. The piece also includes pointed political quips from public figures and a brief jab at press attitudes, closing with a note from Teamsters President James Hoffa.
Darrell Luinetti of South Londonderry argues in a letter to The Ban that the Presidents wheat agreement with the Soviet Union violates the 1961 Agricultural Act policy to expand trade with friendly nations while not subsidizing Communist blocs. He cites Sen. Proxmire’s Congressional Record remarks distinguishing friendly nations from those under Soviet influence.
ED LEVIN North Bennington urges living faith in democracy and human dignity amid attacks and silence. He warns against cynicism and calls for open discussion, urging action beyond words to keep ideals alive in society. Then They Can't Hear cites direct talk to children as a warning about protecting young ears.
A visiting editor notes a calmer U.N. atmosphere with fewer confrontations as Congo questions linger. The Congo requests a 3 000 to 6 000 strong U.N. force through mid 1964 to curb tribal tensions and prevent renewed rebellion under Tshombe’s influence.
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