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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner notes its daily weekday publication schedule excluding Sundays and holidays. It lists BANNER PUBLISHING CORPORATION at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201 as the operating entity.
The drive to place a fourth party on the presidential ballot adds uncertainty to the 1968 contest. Wallace’s third party strength could cut Nixon’s votes in many states, while Humphrey remains a factor. If neither major candidate wins a majority, the House could decide, and the fourth party could alter outcomes. Deadlines for petitions loom in open states, making the result unpredictable.
Editor notes warn that the U S Corps of Engineers Victory Dam would ruin a unique wetland and wildlife area and offer limited recreation. While floods and wilderness losses worry critics, a less ruinous approach could boost Northeast Kingdom recreation. Meanwhile Bennington hosts a successful downtown street sale drawing shoppers and merchants.
A satirical Saturday Review piece argues the war could end quickly if all Paris negotiators were placed in combat conditions on Main Street. It contrasts cynical politics with support for Prospect School and urges school boards to back the educational project amid ongoing national debate.
Five large firearms manufacturers led by Remington and Winchester urge Sen. Tom Dodd to push a federal firearm owner licensing statute, with a model bill proposing age and background restrictions, transfer records, and state license boards to enforce licensing and potential penalties.
George B Gordon argues for better land use in Vermont summer developments. He cites varied summer timing, rapid subdivision growth, and lack of zoning. He urges planning, water and waste systems, and trained professionals to ensure durable, aesthetically pleasing homes.
Washington profile of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley as the Democratic convention site conflict deepens over security, TV and phone blackouts, and the risk of disorder. Daley’s loyalty to Chicago shapes Illinois slate decisions with Dirksen facing Clark, Shapiro chosen for governor, and Ogilvie's potential win threatening county control.
A Dallas era column riffs on merging TV audience data with political polling. It posits that polls influence nominations, cites Rockefeller and McCarthy reliance, and proposes a new West Electronic and Electoral Poll called WEEP to cross analyze voters and televiewers. The piece playfully suggests ratings could shape political outcomes like program renewals.
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