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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The article argues that after ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty the U S and the U S S R should pursue joint space exploration to reduce tensions and redirect billions from the moon race toward humanitarian and economic gains. It cautions about the extravagance of space spending and urges cooperative efforts despite political lobbies and skepticism.
Washington observers scrutinize John F. Kennedy's presidency as criticism grows that he lacks a forceful program and unified party leadership. Analysts note his cool temperament, cautious bargaining, and reliance on personal appeal, with calls for more decisive action on unemployment, urban renewal, and civil rights.
W W Huber U S Forest Service assistant regional forester classifies Americans by outdoor habits in National Forests. About 75 percent are careful and considerate, 20 percent are careless causing erosion and damage, and 5 percent are maliciously destructive. education and public pressure are urged to curb vandalism and protect resources.
In Eastern Massachusetts Joseph Cushing operated a grain mill near the Boston and Maine tracks. He built a spur to his mill and used an old locomotive and two cars to haul grain over what became known as the Joe Cushing Railroad. He later renamed his tiny line after himself.
The Nation argues gambling taxes misfire as a revenue source and highlights social costs. It critiques New Hampshire's lottery approval and New York City's advisory referendum on off track betting, noting political motives and limited fiscal gains.
AP reports modest gains for the U S dollar against the Swiss franc and German mark with a sharper drop for the British pound to a two year low. Britain’s balance of trade and U S financial moves draw blame as IMF and World Bank officials prepare to meet in Washington.
The excerpt contrasts a view that college should correct student misconceptions with the core American creed. It cites Dr Jerome B Wiesner testifying before a House committee and Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivering a landmark address affirming equality and liberty.
Hal Boyle notes Vincent Pace of the International Barbers Union suggests a $3 haircut as the path to decent wages, a shift many view as inevitable. He recalls a bygone era when haircuts cost a quarter and daily life offered cheaper services, illustrating how currency value erodes over time.
Irving Fineman of Shaftsbury writes to Gov Hoff and neighbors urging automatic bells and lights at the Maple Hill crossing on the revived Rutland line. He recalls past fatalities and warns that pedestrians especially children and vehicles face danger from limited sight lines and wind-damped signals. He asks railroad operators to install adequate warnings on this line.
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