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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues GOP can win in 1968 if delegates pick fresh leadership. It contrasts a split Democratic Party and tarnished Humphrey with strong Republican figures like Rockefeller Lindsay and Percy. It warns Nixon lacks the needed vision and urges a candor filled, reforming national program.
In a comment from Richard M. Nizon, the candidate argues for personal voter contact over impersonal TV images. He warns that security without freedom in totalitarian states would erode a precious American trait, urging leaders to walk freely among the people. Family Weekly.
The anti poverty Upward Bound program faces bipartisan scrutiny as critics link some educational projects to revolutionary activity. Rep Green and Rep Minshall push investigations into funding and personnel connected with Oregon and Cleveland programs, while supporters cite national student success and question the broader claims.
A column discusses threats to Sen. Strom Thurmond over gun control, contrasts violence from left and right, notes pacifist and antiwar rhetoric, and criticizes student unrest. It cites Ezra Pound, Al Capp, The Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, and Par isian hoodlums, posing questions about nomenclature and national pride.
Letter salutes managing editor Phil lip P. Savory for warmth humor and forward thinking as he departs to join the Torrington Register. Peter Graves praises Savory while noting his impact on youth and community alongside broader educational and social observations from Prof Paul Weiss and a light zoological aside about orangutans and Prince Philip.
In Boston and Cleveland the talk turns to black power, moderates vs extremists, and the idea that a revolution starts in the minds of people. The article cites mayors Stokes Washington and Hatcher, warns against violence, and urges black pride joined with white liberal allies to pursue power through schools jobs and votes while maintaining urban order.
A fragment from American Legion Magazine presents light dialogue where a young man probes for a date and a girl admits she liked him but he spent it all. The piece also recalls two elderly men debating today’s woes, noting everyone works yet remains broke, contrasting with past hard times.
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