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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial notes Vermont as the only New England state with no casualties over Labor Day while highway deaths exceed 500 nationwide. It argues safety propaganda and warnings fail and urges personal responsibility, recommending every motorist become a watchful observer to prevent accidents.
An editorial argues that if motorists report near accidents by recording license numbers, authorities would issue reprimands and, with repeated complaints, may pursue negligent driving charges. Such watchdogs could train careful new drivers and reduce hazards on the road.
A critical review argues the Eighth World Youth Festival in Helsinki failed due to rigid Soviet leadership and dictatorial methods. It notes high costs and propaganda aims, praising democracy and questioning Communist outreach after the Moscow conference.
Hal Boyle discusses how teachers increasingly assume parental roles amid rising student needs. He cites Melvin Jones's Helsinki reporting and U S classroom strain, arguing home influence declines as schools shoulder moral and behavioral instruction.
The 20th annual Landgrove Tennis Club tournament culminates in a finals day with a large crowd, lively mixed doubles competition, and praise for the local court despite references to past players and proposals to standardize balls and restrict serves.
President Kennedy signaled a tough line on Soviet arms to Cuba while noting defensive equipment and technicians, warning gravest issues if bases or troops appear. The background includes Soviet Cuban aid, refugee incidents, and Senate critics calling for stronger action.
Edward Estlin Cummings dies at 67 on his New Hampshire farm ending a life of iconoclasm and wit. A painter and poet, he challenged conventions with minimal capitalization and grammar shifts while earning praise for The Enormous Room and his radical 1920s stance.
Former President Herbert Hoover speaks at the dedication of the Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch Iowa. He praises American liberty the Bill of Rights education and opportunity while recounting his humble childhood and urging American youths doors of opportunity remain open.
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