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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial urges William I. Ginsburg of Rutland Railway to reveal full fiscal details and plans for potential restoration of rail service. It questions negotiations with New York Central, possible buyer inquiries, and notes a gubernatorial candidate accusing politics of Rutland’s fate, calling for clearer facts.
The piece argues that Governor Barnett and Attorney General Patterson remain unpersuadable on integration. It says federal desegregation pressure will continue, but lasting change requires generations. It urges immediate action to lower barriers for Negroes despite hostile resistance.
The Farm Journal laments heated campaign talk on Cuba saying responsible debate is essential. It argues Cuba policy links to global cold war issues and urges careful study rather than impulsive partisan attacking.
AP reports that West Berlin resembles West Germany but remains under Allied control. The city operates with its own regional government led by Willy Brandt, while ultimate authority rests with the United States Britain and France generals overseeing Berlin security.
The article argues that Army Engineers misuse vast funds for rivers and harbors projects with pork barrel spending. It claims the Engineers hide influence via the Agriculture and Interior departments, push surveys, and secure dams and diversions. It warns of hidden control, reduced accountability, and ongoing threats to forests, rivers, and wilderness.
Dr Clark Kerr, former chancellor and current UC president, comments that faculty resemble private entrepreneurs united by demand for parking space, a remark cited by Business Week.
In Albany observers note the Morgenthau campaign abandons glamour tactics in favor of heavy TV presence and concentrated efforts in New York City and nearby counties to counter Rockefeller. Morgenthau presses for a face to face debate, while Rockefeller resists, citing insufficient issues. Kennedy and Eisenhower appearances loom as party efforts intensify ahead of Election Day.
A reader questions Walter Lippmann’s Cuba coverage and U S foreign policy arguing that the administration underestimates the Communist threat in the hemisphere. The letter cites George Ball testimony, Kitchin committee estimates, and naval intelligence reports on arms, missiles, and MIG aircraft in Cuba. The writer urges a proactive stance beyond hopeful engagement with Communist nations.
John A. Donovan voices campus opinion opposing fraternity abolition at Williams College. He notes a petition from the Undergraduate Committee for the Best Interests of Williams College with 81 percent fraternity member signatures from the three upper classes. He argues the current social system fosters individual responsibility and intellectual growth and urges caution before spreading the issue to other colleges.
Irving Fineman of Shaftsbury defends The Banner's freedom of the press noting 1940 experience where his weekly column was printed alongside an opposing editorial without censorship. He praises the paper for preserving diverse opinions despite disagreements.
Humor from Bil Vaughan notes autumn is seen as melancholy yet offers a perk a 50 50 chance of eating indoors when accepting a dinner invitation. The Kansas City Star reflects on seasonal mood and social quirks.
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