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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The piece notes a U S high altitude nuclear test last June creating a radiation belt with a Brazil hot spot and hazards for astronauts. Dr James A Van Allen cautions flights in 1962 must recognize dangers while proponents cite inherent risk in new ventures.
The report discusses a planned high altitude nuclear test, its possible effects on Van Allen radiation belts, and its military aims. It notes uncertainty about information gained, potential anti missile and radar effects, and a long lasting radiation belt, suggesting the move could renew scrutiny among US and Soviet scientists about continuing hydrogen bomb testing.
Forecasts of a shift back to larger vehicles are borne out as 1963 models average longer and wider than 1962 peers. Twenty four popular models show 19 longer and five shorter, signaling a new round in the large car versus small car sales battle.
Ten Grace Line ship engineers who moved from the old liners Santa Paula and Santa Rosa to newer vessels later received severance pay when the old ships were retired and sold abroad. An arbitrator ruled that prior arbitration awards and the contract entitle workers let go due to ships being sold abroad to severance. The case highlights labor-relations realities in maritime work.
The author argues that standing firm in Berlin cannot solve the Berlin problem and calls for renewed negotiations with the Soviet Union. He rejects reunification by Soviet surrender, promotes recognizing two German states, and urges practical steps to weave the torn nation back together through closer contact and cooperation.
Hal Boyle reports on Dr. Hideya Kumata of Michigan State University who argues the office grapevine, while often seen as a nuisance, can boost morale and productivity if executives channel it. He urges using grapevine leaders to spread company ideas across all settings.
The editor argues most high school dropouts quit due to inability to keep up with comparatively easy work rather than economic hardship. He cites national trends and questions the educational system's approach to student readiness and motivation.
A critical look at Vermont Development Department reforms driven by Gov Keyser and the resignation of top staff. The piece recalls past efforts, editorial cautions about planning as a virtue, and cites U.S. Census projections of Vermont population growth toward 1970 and 1980 targets.
A reader rebukes The Banner for bias in the Oct 5 editorial on the North Pownal union high school vote. He argues heavy taxpayers support the union, urges acknowledgment of doubts, and warns the bond vote could reveal a broader opposition not shown in the tally.
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