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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner notes it is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
An editorial argues the Republicans face a weak field as Goldwater lacks appeal to moderates while Johnson reshapes the race. It notes Scranton’s reluctance, business backing for Johnson, and the danger of a Goldwater nomination despite party concerns.
The article notes Ambassador Stevenson's hint at a United Nations peace keeping role in Southeast Asia as a potential option for policing the Vietnam border. It argues U.N. participation is a shift from past policy and urges quick exploration of multilateral solutions to avoid disaster and a humiliating defeat.
In Paris discussions reveal French policy is prepared and professional not personal. France aims to stabilize Southeast Asia with China and deter a Chinese advance while the United States sustains Saigon, and both policies are complementary though not openly reconciled.
A reader urges residents to buy 25 cent Sizered cards to fund the Bennington Rescue Squad. The letters cite civic duty and readiness for emergencies, echoing the sense of urgency and volunteerism. It ends with a quote from President Lyndon Johnson on the war on poverty.
Albany based report notes Governor Rockefeller has unseen second ballot support for the Republican presidential nomination. Aides say backing could surface if Goldwater misses first ballot, with California and Oregon pivotal. Analysts warn California results may decide the convention fate.
Visiting editor notes Kennan’s critique of a single Communist world and urges recognizing varied regimes. Chamber of Commerce backs Soviet trade. Moscow signals nonuniform communist states. Kennyan cautions against uniform policies and foresees border tensions and evolving relations.
The Vermont Historical Society notes a county court tale about neighbors who tore down a fence for fuel after being told to “neighborly” help themselves. The plaintiff’s lawyer argued no conveyance of title occurred, and the judge quipped about the stenographer wishing it was a stone wall.
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