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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The senator advocates a tough line toward Communists and possible war to remove Fidel Castro. He calls for a larger U.S. military effort in Vietnam or withdrawal, and praises brinkmanship as a path to peace, aligning with Eisenhower and Dulles.
The piece contrasts Goldwater’s brinkmanship with Kennedy Johnson era diplomacy led by Dean Rusk. It argues for patient diplomacy backed by potential force and warns that brakemanship offers little beyond avoiding a large war, preferring proactive steps to advance U S interests.
In a comparative look at the Goldwater and Johnson platforms the piece argues two key questions: whether to pursue or avoid a three showdown with the Soviet Union and whether to complete domestic reform after the wars of this generation. It discusses nuclear deterrence, the Cuban missile crisis, and the balance of power, noting a pause in brinkmanship and a generation shaped by World War II.
A humorous column notes the Bureau of Indian Affairs funds a $13175 contract to train 13 Pueblo Indians in bow and arrow making and Turtle Mountain Chippewa in producing factory handicrafts. It mocks tourist demand for collectibles and suggests further spoofed items, while touching on postwar politics and cultural commerce. The piece closes with quotes from Godfrey Hodgson and Jerome Lawrence.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joey Jay says Little League has become too parental and pressurized. He argues the program mainly serves parents, not kids, and despite critics most Little Leaguers learn resilience and enjoy the game without overbearing guidance. He urges parents unable to handle pressure to stay home.
UPI pollster Samuel Lubell, in an interview with Lee Hills, argues Goldwater may win the presidency, strengthening GOP appeal and U.S. diplomacy. He says Goldwater would raise emotional civil rights issues, shake Democratic loyalties, and rally southern and allied votes despite skeptic pundits.
The Woodford born Winston Churchill makes what could be his last appearance as a Member of Parliament. His career spanned two World Wars and the prime ministership, marked by shifts in party allegiance and relentless public service. Parliament will record its admiration for his long career. Hear, Hear.
James Reston argues that Barry Goldwater's rise unsettles the party and demands clear positions. The piece notes a prophetic minority moving nations and urges Democrats to engage with Goldwater's arguments rather than merely oppose him.
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