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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece critiques President Johnson’s 1965 decision to deploy Marines to the Dominican Republic as premature and lacking OAS consultation. It argues the move risks aiding military strongmen, fears Castroism, and urges leveraging economic aid for reform. The column notes Vermont judges, Bennington police, Southeast Asia views, and local civic efforts.
In this commentary the author argues the Vietnam War is a limited conflict dictated by strategic necessity. He contends Nixon cannot end bombing abruptly or broaden strikes without risking escalation, and stresses the need for continued American backing to aid South Vietnam while preserving domestic priorities. The piece defends free debate and urges administration persuasion over Congress and press to justify policy.
The piece examines Republican critique of Ronald Reagan's past political affiliations and calls for a sober view of his experiences with leftist organizations. It cites Goodie Knight and Harvey Mydland, Reagan's WWII era activities, and Reagan's own reflections in Where's the Rest of Me. It argues Reagan's education about communism strengthens Republican knowledge.
Dr. Wilson H. Elkins, president of the University of Maryland, defended large state universities last week. He rejected claims that dehumanization is an inevitable result of size, while acknowledging a Christmas card signed Love, 035806.
The Washington Star notes Washington nights frustrate visitors and even Mayor Joe Smitherman, who spent $107 with a lawyer friend trying to find after midnight diversion. The piece argues D C nightlife remains scarce for tourists, contrasting with Alabama registrar headaches and other big cities.
Washington reports a new pop art trend offering four foot reversible posters of Flash Gordon Mandrake the Magician and other heroes for 3.98 each. The craze began in New York with Ernie Fladell and associates placing comic strip likenesses on posters. More than 4,000 sold in three weeks signaling a national push for distribution.
Three Democratic blocs form in New York as Wagner McKeon and upstate freshmen clash over off track betting reapportionment and other bills. Wagner backs betting expansion while McKeon allies oppose it causing delays despite party controls. Republican Brydges says GOP will not provide votes.
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