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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues the Cuba crisis ended without a clear winner for either side, praising diplomacy over force. It notes Khrushchev halted missile work and pledged dismantling missiles under UN supervision, while Kennedy suspended the naval quarantine and vowed noninvasion. It warns the U S gave up freedom of maneuver and that the lasting lesson is no one benefits from war, urging caution in future confrontations.
The Vermont campaign features a partisan dispute over the state surplus for the year ending June 30. Auditor David V. Anderson rejects fixed figures from the Keyser administration and is challenged by Democrats led by Rep. Philip Hoff, while an Emergency Board review by Archibald Peisch is awaited.
Boston Herald notes Bellevue Hospital doctors advocate cold bottles for babies, claiming 400 million hours yearly saved. Commentary questions applicability beyond infancy and mocks pediatricians while touching on Bette Davis autobiography promotion in the Bennington Banner.
The piece argues that the Cuban missile crisis may benefit Democrats as Republicans fear campaign advantages erode. It notes Kennedy’s California trip for Brown and discusses timing doubts about policy decisions, polling supports, and the political risk for governors and lawmakers amid crisis tensions.
Paul E Warfield of North Bennington condemns Mrs Mamis in Shaftsbury for unqualified representation and slander about the Rutland Railroad. He mocks her backers and labels the Vermont Democratic axis as out of touch with local labor, urging prudent scrutiny over claims and loyalties.
Phillip Viereck of West Shaftsbury criticizes Tracy Kenyon Jr. for lack of clear positions on state and local issues while praising Mrs. Mamis for published positions and debater reach. He notes Kenyon refused debates claiming gender fairness and highlights Warfield’s sharper language in previous letters.
A 82 year old Southern Democrat in Washington writes a tribute to Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont. He recalls long ties, praises Aiken for serving all Vermonters, and recounts Aiken's measured respect for presidents from Roosevelt to Kennedy.
In a Vermont town an Eugene Oregon model for addressing world crises is highlighted. Robert Pickus will speak at Bennington High School on a program promoting nonmilitary solutions, UN strength and world law to foster a virile peace. Citizens may organize polls, debates and letters to editors to inform the public and influence local action.
A Sandgate note reports two nesting pairs of bluebirds raising two broods for a total of eight fledglings. In September twelve birds were seen at dusk gathering water. By October 21 one pair remained at an empty house, likely heading south. Report by Mrs Helene W Toolan Arlington.
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