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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, the newspaper serves the local community with news and notices.
Editorial notes that Republican governors meeting in Denver signaled support for Dean Burch stepping down as RNC chairman. Moderates led by Scranton Romney Rockefeller and Smylie advocate a hard line to avoid a split and enable party rebuilding, despite fears of internal conflict before the January 22 national committee meeting.
A renewed moderate challenge emerges within the Republican Party as Goldwater’s leadership and the defeat under his banner spark calls for space for moderates. Critics say his acceptance speech signaled hostility to moderates and question GOP revival under his guidance. The moderate faction has begun with a bold challenge, yet faces a difficult path ahead.
The defense secretary’s plan to phase out the Brooklyn Navy Yard is criticized by critics as unilateral disarmament, but the piece argues the three services back reductions, stressing stronger overall power through smarter defense spending and sustained military growth.
The Christian Science Monitor argues knowledge growth must resist provincialism and urges expanding Fulbright exchanges to Yugoslavia. It cites Sen Fulbright on education as a key factor in international relations, alongside diplomacy and military power, and highlights Rotary Foundation's support for international fellowships.
The author contrasts Western humanitarian ideals with Chinese attitudes observed during a Congo era crisis. He argues for nonviolent reprisals to deter embassy attacks, warns against overconfidence in solving Congo, and urges European leadership in Africa while noting U.S. indirect responsibility and the shifting nature of imperialist labels across regions.
Leon D. Jacobs of Bennington forwards an editorial from The American Rifleman opposing gun registration laws. He argues that legislation targets honest citizens, not criminals, and that laws should focus on illegal use of firearms rather than the firearm itself. He urges enforcing existing laws with stiffer penalties.
A series of humorous observations touch on trends from meat prices and cat liver to crowded schools and space exploration. Jokes reference radar speed cameras and restless drivers. A ski area owner voices the idea that snow business thrives in winter.
New York Republicans consider temporary leaders as Mahoney and Carlino, both defeated in the November election, hint at comebacks for the 1965 session. High sources note their experience and aim to shape a minority leadership despite not yet serving. Discussions include possible Senate leaders such as Brydges Marchi Barret and Anderson while Ingalls would remain as Assembly majority leader. The pair toured the state with party officials to assess reasons for the defeat and to discuss the Dec 15 special session on reapportionment.
National affairs column argues Russia must pay UN dues tied to peacekeeping costs while Moscow funds revolutions worldwide. It contends Western powers dodge clear stance, denounce Soviet hostility, and flirt with policy rather than confront truth about Soviet aims and world peace.
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