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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The piece notes U S air and sea patrols over Cuba meet no resistance while Cuban forces near Guantanamo Bay exercise extreme caution. It argues Castro seeks survival by avoiding incidents and hopes Washington will respond with restraint, urging reciprocal prudence from the United States.
The piece argues for restraining American based Cuban exile groups such as Alpha 66 whose raids on ships bound for Cuba violate US law and threaten international relations. It warns such actions could drag the US into conflict, endorsing a firm clampdown despite unpopularity.
Bennington Graded School District renews its adult education sponsorship and urges residents to express needs and interests. The piece highlights national debates on education, a potential union school, and calls for community backing to expand courses in areas such as economics, consumer knowledge, and job qualifications.
Nixon meets shoppers at Montgomery Ward in Orange County as he seeks Governor Brown's seat. He relies on personal appeals to win attention amid California’s prosperity and traffic. He hints at Communist concerns to energize his base while avoiding national issue overreach.
U S Commerce Department data show September personal income flat versus August, ending an eight month rise. Wages and salaries declined, particularly in manufacturing, offset by rises in dividends, interest, and government benefits. Economists expect possible rebound in coming months.
A compilation of remarks by John H. Fischer Langston Hughes Dr Murdock and Sydney J Harris. They advocate educated teachers civic engagement and openness to change while praising freedom and cultural breadth. The quotes contrast intellectual breadth with specialized technocracy and emphasize democratic participation.
The Springfield union argues against horse and dog racing, urging Hampden County voters on November 6 to say no. It contends wagering moral harms, invites illicit activity, and harms community dignity, warning legalized tracks fail to deter illegal gambling and erode local integrity.
The Mount Greylock Reservation Commission received an engineering report estimating $306,000 to repair the war memorial tower at the summit. Engineers Munson and Mallis state the cost is three times earlier figures and nearly double the original construction price, implying the tower should not be saved. The Springfield Union notes the high cost as wasteful.
George Malloy of Williamstown Mass criticizes antiwar letters praising peace while noting nuclear arsenals and U S hostility. He cites Mrs Marjory Collins and describes Soviet views on peace maternity benefits and nursery care contrasted with domestic gender stereotypes. The piece mocks women readers and urges remaining in traditional roles.
A group of present and former union officers urge voters to support William H. Meyer for the U S Senate on November 6 citing a 100 percent labor voting record on 10 key issues. Signers include Chester Montgomery Lawrence Carpenter Verder Elwell Merritt O'Dell Jr Clifton Loomis Leo Pellerin James Harrington Gordon Rose and others. union titles and addresses are on file.
A Letter to the Editor from Robert B. Condon of Bennington urges Vermont voters to consider Phil Hoff for governor. The writer praises Hoff’s knowledge and experience and argues he would bring fresh ideas, strengthen the two party system, and meet modern needs.
Norman S. Rabb of the American Jewish Committee condemns ongoing Jewish discrimination in the Soviet Union. He cites arrests of synagogue leaders, closures of synagogues, bans on Jewish education and Hebrew instruction, and restrictions on Passover practices, urging international action.
Emma Hoyt of Shaftsbury urges Mrs Mamis and Tracy Kenyon Jr to focus on international issues. She praises Mrs Mamis talk to the WSCS in Shaftsbury and argues one country cannot halt nuclear testing alone.
A paraphrased anecdote from Jerome Beatty Jr. in Saturday Review recounts a diminutive refugee fleeing the Iron Curtain. He travels across Europe seeking shelter while asking for help to hide his small Czech identity.
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