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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. The notice lists the newspaper as a local regional outlet serving Bennington and surrounding communities.
The Harrisburg editor argues Republicans inch toward an open convention led by Eisenhower and Goldwater but Scranton may still turn the tide. Scranton’s tough record and exposure bolster him though he lacks early Senate support. a Goldwater loss looms, risking GOP unity in November.
Marquis Childs suggests Lyndon B. Johnson faces a test over reappointing Charles R. Ross to the Federal Power Commission. The Vermonter has consumer backing but earns industry opposition, signaling whether the president will align with liberal Democrats and energy interests ahead of the election.
The discussion notes Gov Hoff shifted from a surtax proposal while predicting a need of 5 to 8 million dollars for education and rising costs. Supporters were lukewarm and lawmakers lost prestige. Hoff may gain reelection by declaring needs and letting the House ways and means committee find the funds.
A defeated Idaho congressman Hamer H. Budge is named by President Johnson to the Securities and Exchange Commission, provoking an angry response from Democrats who recall his 10 years in Congress and hard right voting record. Wall Street brass welcome the pick as Cary may be sidelined if he resigns. The move hinges on political deal making and long term policy signals.
Readers challenge misuse of amateur and CB terminology in FCC classifications and urge correct labeling of CB operators as citizens band operators and amateurs as hams. A Bennington trio supports Shea strikers and workers’ rights, while others caution against unproven cancer cures and urge travel for treatment options.
The piece outlines two presidential contenders with divergent foreign policy views and notes Republicans may push a moderating Goldwater platform. It lists eight debate topics including disarmament, China policy, the Connally Reservation, arms reduction steps, civilian transition spending, overseas aid, Latin America arms flow, and UN conventions, urging clear stances to evaluate candidates.
Boston Globe report details Pearl Buck launching the Pearl S Buck Foundation to rescue and educate half American children born to U.S. soldiers in Korea. The effort includes a nationwide ball series led by Arthur Murray with board members like James R. Banta and Robert F. Kennedy.
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