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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes the 1968 election’s high cost and long campaigns while the nation prepares to vote. It surveys historical swings, noting presidents who won large margins then fell out of favor, and concludes that the voter, though fickle, has final say and will now speak.
The local authority on quadriennial election jamborees condemns the 1968 version as an all time excess of effort for little result. He pens a penance by listening to the campaign wrap up and offers a mixed review, though he remains fond of America the Beautiful.
Commentator argues against the term senior citizen preferring old folks. He recalls overheard youths calling him an old man, jokes about politics and campaign figures, and urges acceptance of aging with dignity rather than status seeking. He concludes by choosing the label old folks over senor citizens.
The presidential race wraps with voter apathy and weak crowds, as Nixon Humphrey and Wallace struggle to draw crowds. Nixon and Humphrey face uncertain paths to 270 electoral votes, with Wallace viewed as a protest option. The bomb pause in Vietnam earns mixed signals as Muskie strengthens the Democratic ticket while Agnew remains controversial.
A weekend without television leads a couple to revive books and music, recalling simpler habits. Their quiet moments by the fire and FM classical tunes give way to hospitality as Sgt. Maj. Daniel M. Scott and family visit, forging warm new acquaintances. Local birds outside add color to a peaceful, reflective scene.
The New York Daily News straw poll indicates Catholics in the city shifting toward Nixon with strong showings in Queens and the Bronx while Jews in Coney Island lean Humphrey. WASP voters on Manhattan Island favor Humphrey, with Nixon leading on Staten Island and upstate New York. The poll's sample changes spark debate on its national implications and the potential realignments among ethnic groups ahead of the election.
Washington reports 4 percent of voters remained undecided. Leaders like Sherman McStraddle argue undecideds can swing outcomes, enduring campaign pressure and TV panels to stay on the fence until voting. They claim undecided voters are a political bellwether, demanding recognition from candidates.
A reader at 215 Safford St criticizes Police Chief William Fox for seeking to outlaw Halloween and for implying candy contamination. The letter argues Halloween excites children, defends trick or treat traditions, and urges focus on real vandals rather than youngsters.
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