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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, a daily Vermont newspaper, operates under BANNER PUBLISHING CORPORATION at 425 Main Street Bennington. Published every day except Sundays and holidays, February 4, 1964.
Editorial urges rethinking US Viet Nam strategy after De Gaulle calls for negotiating with North Viet Nam and recognizing China. It notes the costly stalemate, questions US commitment, and suggests French diplomacy might yet move toward a settlement despite skepticism.
An editorial discusses Eisenhower's stance on accepting gifts by public officials, urging judgment and self restraint. It argues officials must avoid the appearance of impropriety, even at the cost of some routine practices, and notes the Bobby Baker scandal as a warning. The piece contrasts views from New Haven Register and San Francisco Chronicle.
The portrait frames Lyndon Baines Johnson as a relentless, self reinforced leader shaped by Texas frontier roots. It contrasts his aggressive governing style with a paradoxical pursuit of reform like a war on poverty while maintaining strong ties to the Dallas establishment. Reading his career through Jacksonian lens, the piece links Baker controversy to Johnson’s drive and political calculations.
The article argues individuals shape policy by forming groups and engaging in discussion through the Foreign Policy Association. It notes public opinion often drives government, warns against mass media diminishing debate, and promotes reading materials and opinion ballots to influence policy.
The speaker frames his dispute with the American Medical Association and Dr. Samuel Standard as a persistent clash over a new bill on medical care for the aged, describing a long running contention in sharp terms.
The 88th Congress aims to reshape its image in 1964 with civil rights action and budget cuts. Education bills, mental health programs, a nuclear test ban, veterans pay rise, and equal pay emerge as positives while concerns over filibusters and delays persist. The report notes support for civil rights legislation and calls for decisive Senate action with presidential influence.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sourdiffe of Bennington protest the showing of adult films in the area. They cite Legion of Decency ratings and Parents Magazine guidance to argue that teenagers and children should not be exposed to such content. They urge parents to be alerted to the prevalence of objectionable films and advocate age appropriate viewing.
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