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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont and serves the local community with news notices and period coverage.
On the final day of the 1964 campaign the nation confronts unrest born of doubt about the Cold War, civil rights struggles, and a violent past. Goldwater’s appeal fades amid conservative shifts, while Johnson’s vague Great Society plan leaves voters seeking clarity and unity from moderates.
Richmond letter argues the reapportionment fight stems from long neglect by state legislatures. It faults the Supreme Court for a population based ruling and urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment allowing equal representation by factors beyond pure population to calm the political standoff.
The piece argues the US will likely maintain continuity in the upcoming election, with President Johnson favored to win a majority, while Barry Goldwater remains the central political issue. It contrasts US leadership with Soviet, British, and Chinese shifts, citing concerns about strong presidency versus congressional balance and stressing the need for a steady, unified national direction.
A political column analyzes President Johnson’s likely Cabinet intactness and his ability to retain key advisers like Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara, while Goldwater struggles to present clear policy. It notes Nixon’s possible secretary of state role, Hershey meeting aims, and Johnson’s emphasis on appointing capable, especially female, public servants to broaden administration strength.
The Kennedy Keating contest for New Yorks US Senate seat has been a bitter slugfest with high stakes for both parties. Keating the 64 year old Republican incumbent faces Kennedy the 38 year old Democrat Liberal in a race seen as pivotal for moderates in the GOP and for Kennedys national political future. Opinion polls show a see saw battle with upstate Republicans optimistic and Democrats predicting a substantial margin for Kennedy in New York City while upstate Keating could perform well among Republicans disenchanted with Goldwater.
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