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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial notes IBM plans Burling ton expansion to 1000 new jobs as part of a statewide growth trend supported by Globe Union Bennington plant and Fairbanks Morse in St Johnsbury. The piece argues Vermont offers competitive advantages despite rugged winters and mountains.
The Burlington IBM expansion, backed by the Vermont Development Department, is presented as evidence that state efforts to attract new industry pay off. The announcements this year contrast with last year and support continued funding, showing faith in Vermont's industrial future and supplying ammunition for the department’s case to the legislature.
Senator Everett Dirksen proposes a rider to delay reapportionment courts for two to four years to allow a constitutional amendment allowing state legislatures to reflect factors beyond population. Vermont faces malapportioned House and Senate per Supreme Court ruling, delaying a fix and prompting local opinions on the approach.
A coal black woodchuck was shot by Marshall Witten near Shaftsbury and joins about 77 chuck killings this year. Witten hunts from Pownal to Shaftsbury sharpening rifle skills for larger game. Field Day and smorgasbord set for Sept 20 by Bennington Rod and Gun Club in Shaftsbury with rifle and shotgun contests and prizes.
The piece argues the Vietnam war hinges on South Vietnamese will to continue ground fighting after years of conflict. It contrasts U S and Saigon roles, cites war-weariness, and notes potential U N and allied responses if a wider Asian war erupts. It also discusses de Gaulle's neutralization idea and the China USSR split shaping policy.
The United States plans to raise American military advisers in Saigon from 16,000 to 22,000 on the recommendation of Gen Maxwell Taylor. The advisers will be empowered to fire back if attacked. Rumors of a coup against General Khanh stir Saigon as the Johnson Administration weighs war options.
A man reports using recorded telephone announcements to combat loneliness while his family is away. He chats with weather, stock quotes, sports scores, and other dial services, even leaving messages and joking with the recordings.
Edgar T Carlson defends Barry Goldwater and GOP positions in a detailed letter, countering Dillmann and arguing for reevaluation of U.N. membership, federal influence, and social programs. The note also includes a closing quip about party lines and a stray extra dividend line.
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