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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial urges Vermont voters to back Humphrey-Muskie on the presidential ballot and Daley for governor, with William Hunter as lieutenant governor. It endorses Madelyn Davidson for state treasurer over Frank Davis, praising Davidson as prudent and “wizard with money” based on banking experience and current tenure.
Vermont voters see two candidates for attorney general James M. Jeffords a Rutland attorney and Thomas L. Whalen an Arlington Democrat who recently served as assistant U.S. attorney. Incumbents for secretary of state Harry H. Cooley and auditor Robert King face choices, while U.S. Sen George D Aiken is unopposed and U S Rep Robert T Stafford seeks another term. County races are competitive signaling growing interest in state service with brisk campaigning and voter outreach.
The Berkshire Eagle reflects on independent apple enthusiasts who cherish heirloom varieties once common in orchards. John Page notes passing of many old apples and contrasts them with modern picks like McIntosh and Cortland. An old variety orchard in North Grafton, Massachusetts preserves over 50 historic kinds, a wise project for apple lovers.
Vermont voters face a tight gubernatorial contest between National Life Insurance executive Deane C. Davis and Lt. Gov. John J. Daley. Davis, 67, is portrayed as flawless in campaign style, stressing fiscal restraint and potential sales tax debate while Daley anchors a more consultative, reform-minded stance. The piece notes a lackluster campaign overall and questions the political impact of Hoff’s legacy.
James MacGregor Burns argues that strengthening the Democratic Party requires active reform while in power, citing past reforms and praising Hubert Humphrey and his running mate Ed Muskie. He contends defeat does not fortify the party and urges ongoing reform beyond 1972 or 1976. Burns stamps the call with a Williamstown imprint.
John C. Lawson secretary treasurer of USAPWA AFLCIO CLC Barre argues against a sales tax, saying it harms the poor, shifts burden from rich, and warns voters to oppose tax supporters. He claims tourists pay little, while residents shoulder most costs, urging voters to elect anti tax candidates.
A letter from DEREK WEBB of Shelburne urges readers to evaluate Jack Daley’s suitability for governor and denounces unnamed operators manipulating politics. It calls for rejecting corrupt influence and voting with care this weekend.
A reflective field note on field mice, meadow mice, and related species. The author watches deer, fox, bats, and mice by a Jamaica hillside stream, detailing species ranges, habits, and the common pest status of the house mouse. The piece contrasts wild mice with domestic pests, noting disease risks and the tame nature of wild mice.
Washington debates the South's fate as Dixie states Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Georgia shift toward third party splits. Humphrey and Wallace vie for electoral advantage with Nixon, while Florida races hinge on LeRoy Collins Ed Gurney and Reagan support as Johnson faces unpopularity. The South’s political future remains unsettled after the election.
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