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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
In a five minute special meeting the town authorized selectmen to borrow up to 160000 to fund public water service for a Globe Union Company plant and assist BCIC in financing construction. About 100000 of the loan is interest free to BCIC, effectively subsidizing the project, with tax treatment normal. A strong yea turnout supported the measure with few no votes.
Village water commissioners warn against tapping the main through Bennington Flats until new supplies are developed. If voters authorize adding the main to the village system, BCIC and Globe Union can proceed with a new plant after nine months of talks with the Wisconsin firm.
Governor Rockefeller ends his presidential bid and endorses Governor Scranton, strengthening the moderate Republican lane. He worsened Goldwater odds by remaining a persistent critic, boosting Scranton’s chances and earning respect for liberal Republican principles. He plans to campaign for Scranton and a forward looking platform.
A critique titled Trail By Battle argues that blaming McCarthy alone for democratic damage ignores broader power structures and systemic complicity. The pamphlet attributes blame to Joseph McCarthy and to others in authority who enabled the erosion of national honor.
Washington column argues Gov Scranton can’t lose the clash with Goldwater and radical right forces. It contends the core question is whether the party will surrender in 1964 and set the stage for 1966 and 1968, with Scranton as rallying point. It critiques factional capture and warns of Democratic vulnerability.
In a satirical column from Washington, the author contrasts the Mona Lisa's red carpet reception at the National Gallery with a modest showing for Whistler's Mother. The piece playfully questions why the older painting receives less pomp and speculates on the artist’s treatment and motives. It also weaves in pop culture references and political figures in a light, opinionated tone.
The piece argues Gov. Scranton would need Eisenhower to win the nomination and that Eisenhower in 1964 aligns more with Goldwater conservatism. It contends moderates misread his philosophy and notes his distrust of federal government, suggesting the party has already moved away from his earlier leadership.
A call to resist pollster-based governance urges a revolution against computer driven surveys. The piece mocks statistical sampling and suggests citizens should answer questions with independent thought, avoiding the undecided pile and misleading data.
Cleveland Amory notes Harvard's 25 year reunion with lavish attention and jokes about admissions. A Mayflower alumnus quips about class mobility and eligibility as Dr. Pusey admits Harvard cannot reverse the past and jokes about the Mayflower moving on.
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