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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The piece critiques a Vermont plan by Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robert Schwartz to suspend licenses for traffic violations without hearings. It argues such temporary suspensions infringe the presumption of innocence and are inappropriate for routine law enforcement, given license suspensions normally follow court findings.
A letter in The Bannext criticizes a crackdown by Commissioner Schwartz and state police to curb reckless driving while urging legislative tightening and more police but warns against overreaching powers. The piece also derides a proposed political mascot idea involving the gypsy moth and questions patriotic messaging.
A tense Mississippi scene unfolds as about a thousand student volunteers confront state norms challenging segregation. White and Black activists, including James Cheney Mickey Schwerner and Andy Goodman, press for federal intervention while Mississippi officials fear upheaval and violence.
The fight over renewing Charles R. Ross’s term on the Federal Power Commission pits oil and gas lobbyists against supporters led by Senators Aiken and Proxmire. Ross is praised for independence and consumer focus, with critics urging Johnson to replace him.
Historians warn of fundamental changes as the United States moves from an agricultural base to urban life. Southeast counties resist reapportionment fearing lost rural representation and subsidies, while urban growth pressures county seats with city problems and declining rural influence.
Edgar T. Carlson defends Senator Goldwater against biased labeling over the civil rights vote. He argues Goldwater acted on constitutional grounds while supporting other civil rights measures and warns against false accusations. Carlson cites Goldwater’s past desegregation efforts and urges fair judgment based on record.
The Plum Island area near Newburyport hosts a striped bass derby with a $3 entry, showcased by a mounted derby trophy in Surfland Bait and Tackle Shop. Local anglers discuss seaworm bait, party boats run by Hudson's and Keater's, and plans for a deep sea trip aboard Capt. Keazer's, with Parker River National Wildlife Refuge offering public access and seasonal harvests.
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