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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper except Sundays and holidays, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, 05201.
The piece argues Rep. Morris Udall of Arizona challenges Speaker John McCormack for the Democratic leadership, citing age, image, and behind the scenes governance. It weighs risks of seniority, potential liberal shifts, and the alt option of Rep. Wilbur Mills, noting Udall’s bold, public challenge and the caucus dynamics ahead.
The Economic Council of Canada reviews Canada’s 22 year family allowance program and finds it does not cure poverty. It notes that despite cash support to mothers, the poorest fifth stay under seven percent of total income, urging emphasis on poverty prevention and U.S. self help approaches rather than relying on allowances alone.
The piece argues President Johnson faced harsher criticism than Lincoln for his Vietnam era presidency. It contrasts Lincoln and Johnson, noting battles with liberal factions, the credibility gap, and Johnson defying expectations with welfare reforms. It contends Johnson’s downfall came from left wing opponents and media, rather than policy alone.
A critical essay argues against evolution as a verifiable reality, challenging science dogmas and invoking Weaver and Occam. It critiques Drosophila synthesis, Hardin's Nature and Man's Fate, and Velikovsky, urging caution about accepting evolution as fact and urging bridging questions before belief.
Readers respond on gun ammo age limits and cartridge equivalencies while another writer condemns public safety officials remarks on a shooting case. Letters discuss sensible ammunition laws and race plainspokenly, urging accountability and tolerance in Vermont debates.
AFL CIO head George Meany says he can live with Nixon's choice of George Shultz as Labor Secretary and notes labor's broad political effort in 1968. The piece reflects on COPE spending, Humphrey's vote share, and the fragile status of anti–right to work forces. It cites gains for supporters of curbs on compulsory unionism and key Senate races.
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