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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial notes Sen George Aiken voices opposition to widening military actions into North Vietnam and fears escalation into a broader war with China. Citing Korea, the piece argues against involving China and rejects nuclear options as immoral and foolhardy.
The plan emphasizes sustained military and economic aid to South Vietnam to maintain a stalemate with rebels for 10 to 20 years. Aiken argues such a commitment could allow future negotiations to preserve the freedom and integrity of Laos Cambodia South Vietnam Thailand Burma and Malaysia against Communist China pressures.
The piece notes wide praise for Lyndon B Johnson from figures like Henry Ford and business groups, while pundits debate an LBJ landslide. It warns polls may mislead as voter sentiment shifts from June to November amid volatile world events. The author cautions against assuming Johnson will win regardless of GOP nominees.
Gov Hoff’s planning coordinator Paul H Guare cites Johnson’s yardstick that one in four Vermont families is poor and 20 percent live under 3000 dollars a year. Rural Grand Isle County has many in poverty. The piece argues for gainful jobs and education, condemns vote seeking, and urges real prosperity for hard working Vermonters.
A modernizing debate in the Republican Party centers on Barry Goldwater’s California victory and the risk of a party split between moderates and right-wing extremists. Eisenhower’s stance, projected coalitions, and potential nominees like Scranton shape the battle to stop Goldwater and preserve traditional GOP unity amid looming 1964 conventions.
The Capitol debates a new horse racing formula after a $330,000 daily handle and $1.19 million track take raise questions about state relief. Senate candidate William H. Meyer blasts the plan as a boondoggle claiming a $400,000 daily loss under the old formula, while supporters warn against snap judgments as the 121 night meet opens June 18.
A reader comments on Senator Barry Goldwater's California primary win despite a broad coalition of press, unions, and anti Goldwater forces. Raymond Moley is cited noting an unprecedented anti movement within the Republican contest and its potential impact on nomination dynamics.
LANDGROVE. The piece critiques common prejudices and the idea that fear drives discrimination. It argues discrimination has both utility and harm, cites oysters and snakes as examples, and urges vigilance against injustice while acknowledging the complexity of bias between whites and blacks.
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