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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 426 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The article argues the USSR cannot halt Czechoslovakia’s democratization via force without risking a broader collapse of East bloc unity. It cites Dubcek’s firm stance, potential Moscow concessions, and the hope that limited Russian interference could allow Czechoslovakia to shape its own democratic socialism while easing global East West tensions.
In Washington, administration allies rally to block Senator Symington's bid to require large troop withdrawals from Europe. Mansfield and others back a broad bipartisan resolution for substantial reductions while critics warn of Nato's dismantling and warn any cut must consider Soviet forces.
A column argues against individual gun registration as proposed by President Johnson. It cites high costs and potential for abuse, drawing on New York handgun fees and FBI checks, and warns registration could aid criminals and invite confiscation. The piece urges targeting criminals over prohibiting law abiding citizens.
Editor notes praise Jay Jerome as Vermont's top amateur golfer, noting his third state championship and a comeback after a serious auto accident. The piece recalls Clarence Holden as Bennington’s first state champion 59 years prior and imagines a showdown match between Jerome and Holden.
Economic concerns and defense interests drive a debate on reducing American forces abroad. Mansfield pushes curtailment arguing Europe can defend itself. Fulbright backs scaling down overseas obligations. Symington cites deployment costs, Mansfield at 800 million yearly, Young places it as high as 2.5 billion annually.
Nixon stands as front runner with 640 delegates firm or leaning his way yet faces a conflict between securing the Jim Wallace south vote and winning big-city support in the North. He predicts Wallace carries four Deep South states while Humphrey could be thwarted if Connally joins the ticket.
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