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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper issued by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington. It notes it does not publish on Sundays and holidays.
Editorial notes the American Bar Association plans a Canon of Ethics amendment to ban extrajudicial comments by prosecutors and defense attorneys on cases not yet tried. It cites Dallas Kennedy assassination coverage as a trigger and argues the root of prejudicial publicity lies with lawyers and police, not the press.
As Goldwater supporters gain momentum liberal Republicans move toward unity. Senators Scott and Percy merge campaigns with Goldwater, joining Eisenhower Nixon Hall and Bliss in backing the nominee. A Hershey summit with Scranton will test party cohesion and lure eastern moderates toward the right.
A Vermont GOP governor candidate and Gov Hoff push for stricter zoning and a billboard law to curb highway junkyards. A public letter to The Banner supports cleaner backyards and attractive highways to aid tourism and local enterprise.
Readers critique Senator Goldwater and Vermont reapportionment while supporting psychiatric testing safeguards. ALICE HANCHETT urges H.R. 7743 to require parental notice and consent for school psychiatric tests, arguing parents should decide on examinations. JOHN W. SECOR III and FAXON BOWEN contribute broader political commentary.
The piece argues that crises in Southeast Asia Cyprus and the Congo stem from collapsed empires, forcing U.S. intervention. It urges limited, diplomatic use of force, warns against overcommitment, and stresses safeguarding strategic mobility while pursuing political solutions and credible negotiation. It notes Greece and Turkey risks and the burden of Europe and Asia balances.
A reflective essay on consumer culture notes endless advertising choices from foods to fashion and everyday goods. It contrasts trivial daily picks with the weighty decisions faced by world leaders while mocking the omnipresent pull of marketing.
A spoof interview places Shakespeare in a contemporary setting to lampoon topless bathing suits and outdoor advertising. The piece frames public nudity as "midsummer madness" with lines about decency and vice, referencing advertisements and a caverns owner.
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