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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The Rutland Herald, an Independent Republican paper, endorses John Spencer for Vermont state senator from Rutland County and lauds his leadership in the statewide Democratic campaign. The piece notes "new blood" in the ticket, highlights Spencer’s past work with the Vermont Mental Health Association, and points to broader Democratic strength in the 1960s style political climate. It also references W. Robert Johnson and local letters urging write-ins, framing the endorsement within a year of active campaigning and party changes.
Williams College moves to phase out fraternities and replace room and board with non fraternity residential units by the 1965 64 academic year. The Angevine committee's plan faces opposition from alumni while foundations and donors are eyed for funding.
The Mercury seven astronauts and a business adviser have decided to sell their Cocoa Beach motel interest used as a news center for last week's space flight. The move aims to address ethical concerns over private gain from public service and future exploitation of space mission experiences.
AP News analyzes how President Kennedy and former President Eisenhower exchange publicly mild taunts, echoing 1960 party battle. Both push for bigger party majorities in Congress while praising their own administrations amid a quiet campaign and steady national mood.
Hal Boyle notes political remarks during a colorless campaign. He contrasts Eisenhower and Kennedy as avoiding personal attacks, highlighting how personal relations mellow rhetoric and how cigar humor threads through public life.
Luise Horne of Shaftsbury condemns Mrs Mamis for seeking Vermont Legislature as a promoter of antiwar activism she views as Soviet propaganda. The letter cites Genoa Ghana and Nkrumah bomb plot claims to argue that trusting Russians is dangerous and misguided.
Democratic candidate Morgenthau accuses Governor Rockefeller of planning a tax hike, while Rockefeller pledges no new taxes for four years. Democrats cite alleged evidence, but allies and observers differ on its validity. The debate hints at a televised confrontation as campaigns clash over budget and welfare funding.
AP reports September retail totals fell for the second month, with auto model changes and inventory affecting durable goods. Detroit notes new models boosting sales, while consumer confidence remains guarded though overall annual sales exceed last year.
UPI reports United States and other nations rush to shelter 100000 homeless after the Sept. 1 Iran quake. 1200 prefabricated homes from Britain and 8000 winterized tents from the United States are on the way, with airlifted equipment and a mobile Army hospital aiding sanitation and water. The Shah pledges rebuilt villages at government expense, while the UN and nearly 30 nations contribute funds and materials.
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