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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper printed by Banner Publishing Corporation based at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont. It operates daily except Sundays and holidays.
Editorial argues that many Vermont teens face school dropout decisions as the economy fails to create jobs. It warns that 5.6 percent unemployed national figures will rise among youths and that only one in four dropouts may find work, with educated youths having better prospects amid rising automation.
In a 1963 fall briefing President Kennedy warned 400000 youths may not return to secondary school. He urged parents to push children back to school, citing rising teenage job growth and long term earnings losses from dropping out.
Lif e magazine considers paying 16 U S astronauts up to 100000 a year for exclusive rights to their spaceflight tales over four years with a possible extension. Critics warn this could undermine space program management and contradict national ideals of service and sacrifice.
In the struggle to find a new Postmaster General, critics cite patronage and a changing system. Day pushed automation and ZIP codes while Congress eyes subsidies and junk mail costs. The piece contrasts Franklin’s era with a modern blend of politician, businessman, and administrator.
In Bennington, Lawrence E Harrington challenges editorials over Cuba and communism as misrepresentations while Herbert W Congdon describes a Peregrine Falcon migration seen near Red Mountain on his Arlington property. The letters mix political critique with natural history observations.
A personal essay reflecting on experiences in Japan and India shows how people share kindness and humor yet differ in culture and language. The author argues for understanding differences, reducing nationalism, and forging a world that respects both similarities and distinct traits.
David Lawrence calls the March on Washington a day of public disgrace for the United States portraying the nation as unable to legislate equal rights without mass demonstrations. He argues the event damaged America's image abroad and challenged voluntarism over coercion.
The New York Conservative party will support any middle-of-the-road Republican candidate for state or national office next year. They plan a full slate, backing regular Republicans like Sen. Kenneth Keating, and possibly Goldwater, while aiming to avoid splitting the GOP. The secret Washington meeting aimed to assure Republicans they are not hostile and will still back a broad slate in 1964.
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