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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial notes President Johnson publicizes strong economic data, citing a second quarter annual gross national product of 618.5 billion dollars, up 10 billion from the previous year’s first quarter. Tax cuts cited as a contributing factor with stronger effects anticipated by election day.
The local Department of Employment Security shows insured unemployment at 4.3 percent in June, down from 5.3 percent in May and 4.6 percent a year ago. Vermont employment totals reach 109,800 in May, up from April’s 107,200 and last year’s 108,800, with average weekly earnings at 86.74 dollars.
A San Francisco column reflects on a divided Republican Party, recalling McKinley and Roosevelt eras, Warren Harding’s presidency, Boies Penrose’s advice, and Marjorie Scranton. It considers Goldwaterism, the Eastern Establishment, and the party’s future as an adventure into uncharted waters.
A Saturday opening event marks the launch of Winchester promoted Jug End gun club near South Egremont Massachusetts. Sports writers from New England and New York attend with press treated well, try skeet and trap shooting on dual fields, and witness a social hour and trophy awards followed by a sirloin dinner. Local figures Jim Dee and Bill Zwirz are noted among attendees.
A Congress approved plan for televised debates between the presidential candidates is blocked. Experts weigh benefits of issue clarity against risks to national interests and diplomacy, urging that only the president should decide if a Johnson Goldwater debate occurs.
A Wisconsin bank issues 20000 wooden nickels backed by its reserves to ease a coin shortage and spurns mail orders as coin demand rises. The move highlights a nationwide coin shortage blamed on rising business activity, vending use, and collectors, with Treasury criticism noted.
A letter from Mrs. Ward Phelps of Montpelier thanks The Banner for July 11 coverage of Vermont reapportionment proposals and urges practical adoption of fair, rural-balanced plans. The issue features Bennington twilight softball under new lighting and a poem by Chard Powers Smith. Lyndon B. Johnson speaks on Eastern Europe trade and aid in Lexington, Virginia.
The piece argues a national tide favors true liberalism over radicalism and credits Barry Goldwater with tapping a protest vote. It notes New Dealism worn out, government overreach criticized, and Goldwater's sustained campaign strength convincing delegates and voters he can win in November.
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