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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, a Vermont daily, notes June 29 1964 publication by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington. It states the paper appears daily except Sundays and holidays. The notice outlines ownership and address.
Editorial notes a GOP preconvention dispute over Viet Nam as a campaign issue. Lodge resists tying Viet Nam to partisan fights, while Scranton and Goldwater press for its central role in the race. The piece argues incumbents bear blame, and the topic, though cross party, will shape the presidential contest.
The piece argues that foreign policy becomes a campaign issue based on emotion rather than reason. It cites Cuba and Vietnam as examples, noting leaders like Kennedy and Lodge warning that foreign affairs are often not suitable for politics yet the upcoming campaign will test this view.
National affairs analysis warns the public debt could reach 324 billion with 1965 and 1966 deficits of 6 and 3 billion, urging balanced budgets. Sen. Harry Byrd criticizes liberal deficit thinking and outlines risks from continued borrowing and loss of confidence among foreign investors.
The article notes a 5.1 percent unemployment rate amid prosperity and argues the main issue is a shortage of trained job seekers. It cites NYC welfare findings that many openings go unfilled due to inadequate education and retraining, calling for better labor forecasts, school reform, and vocational programs to reduce economic waste.
The Banner will publish nationally syndicated columns by David Lawrence and Eric Sevareid on its editorial page. It will also feature Dan Dowling cartoons to help readers grasp complex issues in accessible terms and provide balanced information on national and world events.
Perspective on 1964 politics in New York argues civil rights will dominate the election year, with Goldwater amid Republican split and Southern resistance. It links racial tensions to Southeast Asia fears, cites Johnson, Wallace, and party realignments, ending with a Sandburg quote.
The Vermont Society Sons of the American Revolution urges Vermonters to read and comply with Gov. Hoff's Independence Day proclamation dated June 12, 1964. The notice highlights bells rung at 2 p.m. for two minutes and calls citizens to rekindle commitment to democratic institutions. George M. Graves of Shaftsbury adds notes on road widening and new parkways linking Bennington and Manchester with a 50 foot East Road speedway.
New York Democratic leaders show growing support for Rep. Samuel Stratton as the likely party nominee against Republican Sen. Kenneth Keating. Atty. Gen. Kennedy's exit opens momentum, with City figures like Costikyan Steingut Weinstein Buckley backing Stratton or weighing influence on Wagner. Moves hinge on Stevenson Harriman Roosevelt options and Kennedy-era liberal wing hopes.
A lighthearted profile notes Henry Stoner’s sudden burst of petitions to Congress after months of silence. The author tracks origins from Canyon and Old Faithful Stations to Worland and Avon Park, speculating on his moves and eventual drought ending as Stoner resumes sending petitions.
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