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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
Editorial reflects on the year 1964 in Vermont and the nation with praise for economic progress and a Democratic victory. It notes advances in education highlighted by the Vermont Education Association and mentions global tensions including China testing a nuclear device.
The piece surveys global leaders Khrushchev, De Gaulle and others, notes Congo and Vietnam trouble spots, and predicts 1965 as decisive for U S policy. It expresses cautious optimism that peace and the rule of law will prevail, urging a positive, proactive stance toward looming obstacles at home and abroad.
A New York City Council proposal to rename Dewey Square in Harlem to A Philip Randolph Square prompts debate among Spanish American War veterans and city officials. Mayor Wagner hears input from veterans and labor and civil rights figures, seeking a compromise that honors both heroes while preserving memory of Admiral George Dewey.
Washington observers say the new Johnson administration will be shaped more by international issues than domestic reform in 1965. The President, long known as a tough, sophisticated negotiator, aims to strengthen U S leadership abroad to underpin domestic antipoverty efforts and broader national power.
A Berkshire Eagle column notes Vermont towns near 42 ski resorts adopt Swiss chalet style. The piece links Alpine motifs to early northern New England homes, cites roof designs with low angles and rock ballast, and notes upscale chalet growth as a modern weekend pattern. It reflects on heritage, authenticity, and potential future shifts.
The Milford editorial recalls a Vermont tale where a butcher in shirtsleeves chose funds for bridges over a school, praising Milford residents who voted to build a new school for Amherst and Milford pupils. The piece urges prioritizing education and economy in upcoming town meetings and March tax decisions.
Newsm en and analysts review 1964 events noting Johnson's victory Khrushchev's fall and global flashpoints. The Economic Opportunities Act signals a political and budgetary shift toward education funding as defense cuts push more resources to education and related social programs. The trend aims to raise national educational quality and expand federal influence on mental health urban affairs.
Washington columnist recounts a humorous clash with his daughter over Cary Grant fandom. He narrates intercepting a nine year old notebook confession about a crush on Grant, a staged New York press trip, and a plan to expose him before the Beatles influence cooled the romance.
Rod Lanser of Milwaukee quit cigarettes and warned his family about irritability during withdrawal. The children prepared for a temporary change in mood, and the period passed with understanding. Later a daughter joked that Sister may have given up cigarettes too.
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