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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp, based at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The piece notes the quick acceptance of General Electric's contract offer by the International Union of Electrical Workers and argues the outcome was predictable due to anti strike sentiment and GE's fixed offer strategy. It lauds GE labor relations and Bowlewareism as vindicated by the agreement.
The piece argues GE’s success stems from union leadership weaknesses and James B. Carey’s missteps. It notes a costly three week walkout years ago yielded little gain and says IUE members show doubt in their leader as the company avoids a strike for now.
The piece outlines U S leaders differences over South Viet Nam policy as McNamara and Taylor travel to Saigon to decide whether to back the Diem regime or seek an alternative. It contrasts State Department calls for reforms with military views favoring backing Diem to avoid surrender to communists. The argument frames democratic legitimacy and avoiding religious bias in Southeast Asia.
A Richmond editorial riffs on London garbage crews quarrelling over seat No 4 in a five seat truck. It notes seniority and weather perks provoke the fight and mocks English terms dust man versus garbage man while lampooning weather forecasts and labor habits.
Inland commentary argues Goldwater alienates some Republicans while gaining support from extremists like the White Citizens Councils. The piece notes his vague positions on race and agriculture and mentions his selection of William Knowland for a presidential advisory role.
The piece analyzes Republican calls to limit federal spending tied to Kennedy's tax cut and the political maneuvering in Congress. Byrnes and Curtis pressed for explicit spending caps while Democrats supported the tax cut, leaving fate of the measure uncertain amid a high budget of 98.8 billion dollars and looming Senate approval.
Readers debate Warfield and Harrington over the March on Washington praising it as a historic act of liberty and justice. The letter condemns stereotypes and endorses peace measures including a nuclear test ban and US Soviet lines while urging public action. Rex P. Sheldon argues student influence and history.
Rockefeller gains in polls as his advisers assemble managers across states. Fred A. Young says NY GOP leads with improved support, while letters from critics soften post re marriage. Meade Alcorn and Leonard Hall linked to Rockefeller national campaign. Nixon reportedly backing the plan. Rockefeller and wife tour Europe with expected announcement after return.
A reader challenges a Sept letter in John Shoemaker’s piece in The Banner. He defends his stance as non related to integration and cites concerns about Communist influence in schools and colleges.
Lawrence E. Harrington cites Irving Adler’s 1952 Senate testimony showing refusal to answer questions about the Communist party and Teachers Union members under Fifth Amendment protections. He contrasts Warfield’s claim of universal fear with specific cases including Bayard Rustin and local leaders. The Middletown Press quips at political fear and personal privacy.
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