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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
After months of doubt, Barry Goldwater wins the Republican nomination, reshaping party leadership and signaling a protest movement against civil rights, big government, and deficits. The victory exposes rifts in moderation, boosts the insurgent wing, and prompts Democratic concerns about potential splits.
The piece portrays Barry Goldwater as a reactionary figure warning of drift from free enterprise and minimal government. It notes his blunt style, the polarized view of his stance on military power, and critiques of ambiguity in his positions. It discusses expectations for detailing his anti communism plan and governing approach if elected.
In Vermont politics this year candidates largely oppose higher taxes while backing more education funding and program boosts. Social Welfare Commissioner Wackerman urges more money for elderly drug needs, critiquing rising drug costs as essential to elder welfare. The Times Argus supports accelerating drug access for seniors ahead of the 1965 General Assembly.
Veteran pollster John Bucci predicts Wallace could win several Southern states and possibly Maryland, delivering about 55 electoral votes and complicating a Goldwater majority. The piece notes Wallace’s strong support in the South, Goldwater’s fragile path, and the shifting post Dallas political landscape.
Three GOP hopefuls appeared before the State Board of Education to discuss redistricting and school funding. Snelling and Babcock proposed extensive reforms and a sales tax to fund education, while Oakes urged larger districts, kindergarten, and higher state support for teachers.
Letters to The Banner praise Bradford Smith as a rare force for new ideas in the community and a brave, peaceful advocate for human progress. John Rothrock of Bennington and another neighbor recount his courage facing illness, his devotion to culture, and his lasting influence through books and peaceful action.
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