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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues the $1.25 per hour national minimum wage is a livable, widely supported increase, expands labor protections to about 3.6 million workers, and notes many workers still lack coverage. Critics fear higher costs and job losses, but history shows gradual raises have not caused major harm. The author urges extending coverage to 16.7 million workers in small businesses and domestic roles.
Kilgore Texas memories reveal how newspapers shaped daily life revealing kids making hats from the paper floor to wall to wall usage through the era. The essay reflects on inventive household uses from patterns for dresses to hiding secrets and teaching manners with the Sunday paper.
The piece argues churches can sway Congress to pass broad civil rights legislation, framing it as a moral issue. It notes potential opposition from the Southern bloc, cites Sen. Kenneth Keating, and warns that violence and unrest could derail support, urging restraint. Majority Leader Mansfield hopes to bring the bill by mid October.
The column previews hunting season rules including duck coot goose limits and required stamps. It notes bear season opening, tree color signals, safety at the Benn ington Rod and Gun Club range, and invites members to the Shafts bury club meeting next Monday at 8 p.m.
Berkshire and Bennington counties experts describe the path from city life to a country retirement. New residents acquire land, restore houses, and decide whether to lease to farmers or cultivate cattle or conifers while avoiding neglect that leads to brush and lost productivity. County agents urge genuine land appreciation and engagement with agriculture for a successful sunset years.
The Greene family relents and enrolls Shirleen in a Roman Catholic school despite Protestant objections and tuition costs. The piece notes Protestant girls pursued convent schooling in earlier times and suggests Shirleen will gain a well rounded education and graduate from St Joseph’s Academy in Rutland.
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