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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial endorses two McNamara edicts aimed at ending off base segregation. The July 26 directive lets commanders designate off base areas that practice relentless discrimination against Negro servicemen off limits. A second order bars servicemen or equipment from public events supporting racial discrimination, including bands and athletic teams.
The piece argues the U.S. military must reject racist practices as unconstitutional and not become party to bigotry. It rebuts Representative Carl Vinson's calls for court martial penalties for servicemen who follow Defense Department directives against segregation.
Vermont lawmakers plan a public hearing at the Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge to decide future use of the site. The piece advocates moving the Morgan legacy to Randolph with a museum, statue relocation, a small stud, a Morgan show, and a historic history project to counter the Battal myth and boost summer tourism.
The letter cites rising crime and death rates, job scarcity for all ages, racial hatred, and millions of alcoholics while arguing capitalism must be replaced. It endorses the Socialist Labor party as a remedy and promotes its message from GOOD at 12 Catherine St Ellenville NY.
A columnist argues that White House hopes to keep civil rights fights within reason fail against Southern power. The piece cites Birmingham bombing, Bull Connor, and growing radical-right influence, party fragmentation risks, and threats to law and order. It also notes Sen. Barry Goldwater’s caution and calls for global context.
The Local party reports mixed fishing in Quebec with red and grey trout, noting smaller catches than past trips. Vermont bears lead the season with 57 taken by Sept 13, including a 275 pounder from St. Johnsbury, while several large catches occur in Stratton and Shaftsbury areas. A reader shares rifle sighting tips and calibers, and Bob McGuire notes good lake fishing on Lake Champlain despite low water and strong panfish and bass activity.
A North Adams editorial stance praises the North Adams Transcript for probing Drury High School quality. The piece recalls past journalistic ethics, recounts a bribery scare mix with school corruption, and argues a neutral expert review is needed to expose faults and suggest fixes while challenging complacency on both sides of the border.
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