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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1963
Page
3
An Associated Press survey shows 73 of the 100 Senate members are committed to or inclined to vote for ratification of the limited nuclear test ban treaty. Twenty seven oppose or have grave reservations, including 12 who have announced opposition or voted in committee.
The piece reports Lt Col John Paul Vann criticizing Vietnamese leadership for avoiding decisive action against the Communists. It covers Senate debates on treaty ratification with 67 votes needed, listing eight Democratic and Republican senators opposing outright and eight Democrats and seven Republicans as doubtful.
Vermont 1962 vital statistics indicate fewer marriages births and divorces yet families grow and marriages last longer. There were 3131 marriages down from 3237 in 1952 and 9039 births the lowest rate in a decade. Divorces total 452 amid a long term decline.
In Washington a bipartisan push in the Senate to ratify the limited nuclear test ban treaty gains momentum. President Kennedy plans to assist with a letter to the Senate, aimed at dispelling doubts. Senate leaders urge ratification to help break the cycle of fear and armaments.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller withdrew his no taxes pledge for 1966 citing Kennedy administration failure to spur growth. He said no new taxes are expected in the next budget but cannot promise beyond then. He also noted he has not decided on 1964 presidential plans amid ongoing White House speculation.
Tony Perkins advocates one stage outing per year to grow as an actor. His Broadway show Harold drew unanimous critical praise but closed after 20 performances, marking a brief but noted season.
Hollywood star Gene Kelly says he enjoyed last season's Going My Way and felt not overworked. He defends the show about priests as a deliberate, restrained role and notes strong pay and new fan support. Kelly choreographs What a Way to Go and gears up for Robin and the Seven Hoods with Crosby and Sinatra, plus directing The New Yorkers with Sinatra. He will guest on Judy Garland and Danny Kaye shows.
In Maracaibo five newborn sons arrived two months early, each weighing between about 3 and 4 pounds. Doctors report all five in acceptable condition as the family, with 15 other children, struggles on about $10 a day. The mother, 34, and father, 39, manage support from a single room and hope to provide for their large brood.
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