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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation, operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues that Johnson’s 1966 foreign aid request of 3.38 billion is far too modest for real need. It notes political resistance in Congress and anti American sentiment in recipients like Indonesia and Egypt. It maintains aid should help nations gain economic strength and stability, not buy loyalty, and occasional failures don’t justify scrapping the goal.
An analysis notes a small but real drop in per capita cigarette use amid growing adult numbers. It argues for stronger information campaigns and possible Congress action on warnings, education funds, and ad restrictions to reduce smoking without restricting personal choice. The piece cites a health report and contrasts public persuasion with tobacco advertising reach.
ERIC SEVAREID argues in perspective that Johnson era plans signal a new era in which traditional public feuds fade. The piece notes a bipartisan shift toward treating governance as social engineering, with consensus forming on expanding the economy while conserving resources.
A Navy captain, R S Crenshaw Jr, is praised as the father of modern bean ball after writing official rules for the volatile game. Crenshaw, now at the Pentagon, arranged for his Springfield contact to send a copy of the Bean Ball Bible and plans to review it and discuss the creed that winning is everything.
A long running New York party power struggle shows the Wagner faction clashing with DeSapio loyalists and others. Kennedy backers gain leverage for next year’s state nominations while Governor Rockefeller’s Republicans eye a chance to intervene in the internal feud. The fight centers on legislative posts and party control with no clear end in sight.
The piece argues that GOP fortunes depend on constructive opposition and effective public messaging in Congress, not on who leads the Republican National Committee or presidential candidates. It warns that policy will be shaped by Senate and House Republicans, Ford's leadership, and clear stance against federal overreach and waste.
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