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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorials note Gov. Rockefeller blasts the radical right of his party over race and policy, provoking a sharp Goldwater reply. The piece questions Goldwater’s stance on extremist factions and risks to party unity ahead of the 1964 convention as Rockefeller pursues a bold political path.
The piece portrays Rocky as sowing division within his party by denouncing what he calls totalitarian tactics from the Young Republican convention in San Francisco. It notes his jab at Kennedy policy, recalls Abe Lincoln, and highlights a new Critical Issues Council formed by the Republican Citizens Committee under Eisenhower to publish position papers shaping national debate ahead of the 1964 campaign.
The essay argues Senator Russell in Georgia could shift from opposition to active leadership on civil rights. It critiques Gov. Ross Barnett and President Kennedy handling of desegregation, warning that delays threaten public order and urging Southern white leaders to engage constructively. Russell is portrayed as capable of aiding progress if he moves away from diehard stances.
A columnist critiques market research showing children aged 2 to 10 influence a fifth of consumer spending. He notes ads target kids with bubble bath toys and cereal offers while parents try to resist, citing television and branding as driving factors.
The piece portrays Barry Goldwater as a provocative radical right figure with a mix of strong foreign policy instincts and controversial domestic ideas. It cites his tax stance, open shop support, school program stance, and views on unemployment, while noting his background, education, and perceived influence within the party.
AP reports stalemate psychology drags stock markets as optimism falters on tax, defense, and civil rights outlook. Moscow hints at easing arms costs while rail labor tensions loom. Federal Reserve rate moves and inflation risk left investors anxious about short and long term borrowing costs.
Hal Boyle reflects on childhood guilt and the shift to pride in parents. He recalls believing gypsies stole him, his teen disdain for modest roots, a college car crash, and a poignant porch swing moment when his mother cried. He learns to see his father’s legacy in his own reflection.
The son of a famous TV star brings home a report card and jokes his delay in promotion. The father asks about advancement, and the boy quips he will be held over for another 26 weeks, per Anna Herbert's Quote.
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