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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. The notice lists the newspaper’s publication pattern and corporate address for circulation and contact.
An editorial argues that underpaying employees, including federal and state workers, harms performance and drives talent to private industry. It notes Johnson administration efforts to raise federal pay by 545 million dollars for 1.7 million workers were defeated 222 to 184 in the House.
A revised House measure trims federal pay raises to 7500 for senators and representatives, aiming to win passage in election year. Proponents argue the higher scales are overdue for middle level and cabinet-adjacent posts, calling it justice, good business, and long term economic sense.
The Department of Industrial Relations in Montpelier reports four industrial fatalities this year versus seven in the same period last year, while non-fatal accidents total 4 577 compared with 4 073 a year ago. The data emphasize ongoing safety programs and education as essential to reducing injuries and production losses across major industries.
William H. Meyer announces a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, targeting Frederick J. Fayette. The move spreads impact across Vermont politics by reshaping the Democratic primary and potentially weakening Robert S. Babcock in the governor’s race against Ralph A. Foote, with implications for Lt. Gov. and party dynamics in Chittenden County.
Senate debate over civil rights shows deep disquiet as lawmakers exchange amendments in a Ping-Pong like game led by Sen. Everett Dirksen. The piece recalls past fights, warns of possible adjournment doom, and notes student protests and potential federal action if disorder erupts.
The piece argues for paired governor and lieutenant governor candidates in Vermont inspired by national practice. It compares MacBride Snelling Babcock Boylan Foote and Oakes alignments, notes Hoff's Democrat path, and urges a 1970 change to end the time lock to allow team leadership slate options.
A veteran senator praises President Johnson for using executive power effectively. The piece contrasts Johnson with Van Buren, noting Johnson's railroad strike settlement, anti poverty efforts, and moves easing global tension as signs of strong leadership and potential lasting impact on history.
A lively review of Philip Viereck and Ellen Viereck’s Independence Must Be Won, praising its narrative skill and vivid word pictures of early Vermont events. The tale centers on Nathan Robinson in Castleton, leading to Ft. Ticonderoga’s fall and the Hubbardton retreat, with regional travel ties for young readers.
World War II jeep serial 20476135, saved from Korea, joins Smithsonian after display at the New York World's Fair. Lt Gen Frank Besson Jr. compares it to the Unknown Soldier while Magruder of the Smithsonian muses how history might differ if the jeep had appeared centuries earlier.
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