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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorial argues conflict of interest laws are weak and poorly enforced across local state and federal governments. It cites Eisenhower on appointing trusted aides and notes presidents may miss misconduct among subordinates. Congress acts only after scandals, urging stronger regulations to curb self serving bias and protect public and officials.
A Senate subcommittee heard testimony on a proposed supersonic transport plane capable of Mach 3. The project faces a $1 to $1.5 billion development cost with aims to beat the Concorde to market. Questions remain on safety, costs, and sonic boom impacts near communities.
A column argues that criticism of the United Nations is natural but that the body remains key for world order. It notes the U.N. is not a superstate, outlines common myths about religion costs and Soviet influence, and praises its agencies for health, economy, education, and scientific cooperation as it marks its 18th birthday.
Reading a cross section of British comment on the Conservatives selection of Lord Home as prime minister, observers note his age and lack of enemies may hinder leadership while rivals question his vigor. The piece recalls Macmillans role in elevating Home and sketches a cautious outlook for the new premiership.
Gov Hoff may seek a special session to extend the temporary reduction in the state's share of racing receipts at the Pownal track. The move could invite other special interest bills, potentially keeping the Assembly in session all summer.
The article traces a Supreme Court debate over jury trials from the 1958 Communist case of Gilbert Green and Henry Winston to Mississippi figures Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson Jr. The issue centers on whether Barnett and Johnson deserve jury trials for contempt of court in the Meredith case, with Eastland's remarks noted and broader reflections on law vs order in the South.
Hal Boyle collects tidbits from mail and history highlighting Amelia Bloomer’s reform era bifurcated garments, a world of youth, quirky statistics on Britain’s roads and skunk thievery, Japan golf growth, famous quotes, and odd trivia.
A plain man and a well dressed stranger joke aboard a train with a Quaker line. Jed from the mountains hears of a special delivery letter and trots down, while onlookers tease his pace as too lazy to control his descent.
Residents near military airfields fear sonic booms that shatter windows and crack plaster. FAA experts foresee a design where the noise remains tolerable. The SST would fly subsonic to 40 000 feet then break the sound barrier, creating a 50 mile wide disturbance.
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