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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece critiques Congress for approving a voluntary farm bill as a compromise to President Kennedy’s request for production controls on wheat and feed grains. It argues that voluntary measures are a step toward curbing surpluses, while warning against a drift to mandatory controls and urging a full reckoning on price supports and production limits. It notes Republican opposition fears that voluntary controls could lead to mandatory future limits and calls for taxpayer restraint.
In a defense of restraint the author argues the Monroe Doctrine is obsolete for Cuba. The piece critiques unilateral action and warns renewed aggression could trigger wider war. It notes Latin American reluctance, warns against invading Cuba alone, and urges actions without entangling alliances.
New York Times reports Gov Rockefeller avoids pledges to serve full term if re elected, calling promises a political liability and noting finger crossed assurances rarely bind. The piece contrasts return of family reunions and a Grayville quote about allowances for children.
The Netherlands undergoes postwar industrial rebirth led by Rotterdam with a strong electronics belt. Despite social welfare and housing seen as models, 1960 per capita income lagged behind the US and other nations, sparking concerns over population growth and living space. The political landscape remains divided between Catholic and Protestant blocs, yet public life shows careful balance.
Cmdr Joseph F Fitzgerald a former Stingray skipper now runs Bascom Lodge atop Mt Greylock with wife Edith. They manage the 90-foot tower and beacon during migration, greet about 300000 visitors yearly, while wintering on a Rutland farm.
A compilation of remarks from Williams College president John E. Sawyer, comedian Mort Sahl, and Mrs. Arthur J. Goldberg. They discuss demanding excellence, personal identity through modern choices, swift social change, and the price of leadership in a changing world.
Mary Ellen Chase argues that fall remains the American term for autumn in New England, contrasting English autumn as misty and subdued with New England’s bright, vigorous fall. She notes cultural ties, personal homesickness, and the distinct seasonal colors and moods, urging continued use of fall.
AP reports that Treasury actions and tariff talks aim to bolster the dollar as doubt recedes. Officials say gold losses to rivals slowed and world banks assure speculators the dip in confidence is unwarranted. Strong U.S. growth and freer trade help sustain currency strength amid global ties.
A whimsical scene at the Senator Hotel in Sacramento shows state assembly members drafting a hypothetical ideal candidate. The imagined roster includes a Warren family relative, a vegetarian barbecue fan, a Catholic priest who handicaps horses, and diverse professionals. The piece notes such a candidate would face trouble amid California politics in 1962.
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