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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The editorial argues that Egypt's new parliament will not limit President Nasser's power, labeling the system as measured democracy. It compares it to Sukarno's guided democracy and communist rulers' people’s democracy, suggesting procrastinated genuine democratic processes.
The piece argues that elections in Egypt show controlled democracy under Nasser and notes global democratic ideals persist despite autocratic distortion. It then critiques Malcolm X’s proposal for Negro self defense rifle clubs as disturbing yet logically appealing to some frustrated Black communities amid civil rights tensions.
Albert A. Cree, head of Central Vermont Public Service, condemns the Sweepstakes for Education bill in public hearings and in letters to 150 friends. He warns extremists and gun oriented separatists undermine racial harmony, urging adherence to Judaic Christian moral standards to protect Vermont’s reputation and progress. Mr. Cree’s views reflect many Vermonters.
Governor Rockefeller plans a breather from national races while pushing a 1964 program through a split New York Legislature. The session aims to close by Wednesday as his West Coast primary strategy looms with Oregon on May 15 and California on June 2.
The piece notes rising pollution concerns as Congress enacts a sweeping air pollution control law dedicating $95 million over three years. It highlights the public health impact and the challenge of reducing air contaminants across the population.
Dr. Philip A. Leighton, emeritus Stanford chemistry professor, warns of an overdrawn air account as endless combustion of fuels harms the environment. He urges reducing burning and shifting to non-polluting heat and power to meet new law considerations.
A visiting editor argues that voting rights are foundational to all rights and urges Mississippi Governor Johnson to protect and promote registration and voting for qualified citizens. He cites police intimidation, slow registraton, and possible detainment measures as obstacles, urging Christian compassion and federal backing. The piece places Mississippi in the national context where approximately 265,000 Negroes have qualified as voters in the past two years across 11 Southern states.
Readers respond to The Banner with thanks for Red Cross publicity across campaigns and critique of highway legislation. Gloria Gil defends the task force while highlighting a Whitingham study showing strong local finances despite claims of need. Stratton.
Washington reports a widening struggle for power inside the Democratic party as Kennedy New Frontier Democrats clash with Better Deal leaders led by President Johnson. Moves by Kennedy aides and rivals across states signal a bid to control key machines in Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania and elsewhere ahead of the November elections.
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