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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington. It appears every day except Sundays and holidays and serves Bennington County with local news.
The article notes Barry Goldwater's clear aim for the Republican presidential nomination amid post assassination uncertainty. It cites polls showing he remains a leading GOP figure, critiques his stance on liberty versus government power, and discusses potential effects on the race including pressure for Scranton. It also traces presidential press conferences from FDR to Johnson and Kennedy, weighing Johnson’s style against a revived Kennedy-era TV show format.
An excerpt from the 1964 Year Book of American Churches notes 1962 figures showing 63.4 percent of Americans in churches, with Roman Catholics growing to 23.6 percent of the population. It discusses declines in church buildings and ordained clergy, the rise of the Southern Baptist convention, and questions why many Americans remain uninterested in organized religion.
A 1930s guidebook review highlights Recreation Travel Guide by Recreation Associates with maps on hunting fishing camping boating skiing golf and dining across New England and nearby states. It also notes the Land and Water Conservation Fund Bill and local ice fishing spots Harriman Reservoir Lake St Catherine Bomoseen and Champlain with future reports and a Bennington Rod and Gun Club meeting on Jan 6.
The essay argues society bears blame for crime through environment and broken homes but stresses personal responsibility remains essential. It warns against erasing the line between right and wrong and calls for daily lessons in law ethics and societal duty beyond the classroom prayers.
Hal Boyle offers a satirical forecast for 1964 with bold expects. Khrushchev moves toward cordial relations while Chinese leverage grows. Domestic belt tightening trims paper clips and pencils. Tax debates persist as grain surpluses go into shelters. Two cold remedies fail to cure colds. Automation and spending shift, but business remains strong.
Faxon Bowen, 88, former North Adams mayor, critic turned adviser, argues Vermont’s Pownal should pursue zoning and a municipal water system to attract tourism. He envisions 70,000 dollars yearly from racing and balks at trailer parks, warning residents to reserve funds for infrastructure and avoid wasted money.
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