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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
President Johnson faces a dilemma over seating two rival Mississippi delegations at the Democratic National Convention. The regular all white slate dominates legally, but the Freedom Democratic party represents Negro participation and morality. A compromise like Roosevelts 1944 seating could appease civil rights aims, but without agreement the South risks a party split and bolstered Goldwater.
The piece argues for journalists running for public office to quell media bias with a pro and con on press control. It notes frequent attacks from Eisenhower Goldwater and Johnson officials, mentions Huntley and Brinkley as potential nominees, and suggests a national hearing on press governance and policy.
A reader report notes customers fear firms pull products from shelves without producing replacements. The piece likens discontinued items to beloved specialists, arguing persistent trends imply deliberate planning by manufacturers, leaving shoppers with poor substitutes.
The piece critiques high costs of national campaigns and the lax restrictions on political spending. It notes the Democratic Convention at Atlantic City and examines proposals from Kennedy era to curb broad funding through small contributions, tax credits, and loopholes, urging reform amid party power dynamics.
The Banner notes Adolf G. Siegel 54 Colonial Drive Montpelier died August 11 in Pittsfield Vermont from a heart attack while performing water resource duties. A conservation advocate and former tackle dealer, he influenced funding to rebuild Pittsford Hatchery and was active in Vermont hearings. The piece honors his commitment to outdoors and calls for broader sportsman participation. The column also highlights fishing tackle innovations and Ontario fishing prospects with tourism guidance.
Clifford B Harwood of Manchester Center defends Goldwater’s stance as practical against Communism and Fascism. He criticizes liberal press and a Banner headline for misleading readers about the acceptance speech and extremist labels.
In Washington a faction of 15 Republican moderates nicknamed The Wednesday Group considers moving from talk to action to regain influence. The cohort includes Stanley Tupper and Silvio Conte among others, with ratings from 44 to 83 percent in conservative scoring. Some members split on Johnson's antipoverty program, while others push for broader membership and stronger unity. The group, though not a formal cabal, could shape future House direction if it expands.
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