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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, excluding Sundays and holidays. It serves as the local news source with standard editorial operations and distribution.
The American voter gave Lyndon B. Johnson a landslide victory signaling approval of postwar policies and moderation. The piece condemns Goldwaterism and urges Johnson to pursue the Great Society with unity and prudent leadership, while calling for a reinvigorated moderate Republican faction to offer constructive critique.
Vermont voters gave Gov. Hoff a decisive landslide for a second term, signaling strong support for his progressive programs. The win includes Lt. Gov. pick Rutland City Mayor John Daley, framing a new two party era and strong state leadership praised across towns and cities.
A St Johnsbury Caledonian Record commentary questions if Vermont harness racing coverage focuses on crowds and pari mutuel take rather than horses, jockeys, or races. The piece laments state revenue concerns overshadowing the sport’s traditional glory and wonders about the sport’s status. It contrasts Gov Hoff and Gov King in money terms.
Washington based readers are urged to fill a satirical post election poll about voting choices, campaign moods, and perceptions of candidates. The piece lampoons election fatigue and proposes playful questions about voting decisions and campaign tactics without naming specifics.
After the presidential campaign the article surveys U.S. prestige abroad, citing Maj. Gen. Max S. Johnson and U.S. officials. It notes declining influence in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, mentions De Gaulle's coping with NATO limits, and warns of a shaky, unclear foreign policy. The piece calls for frank, bipartisan reflection and reassessment of policy amid perceived fade in leadership.
The United Nations faces a pivotal clash over whether Communist China should join the body as a member state. Observers see a potential two thirds vote as decisive, while Russia and the U.S. contend on the legality of peacekeeping taxes. The issue, tied to China’s nuclear test, looms as the era’s biggest election flashpoint at the General Assembly.
The piece mocks a new electric waste basket that shreds so called incriminating papers. It riffs on gadget excess, spy paranoia, and the idea that machines will replace human effort, while noting practical limits like stubborn canned goods and the futility of shredding buried belongings.
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