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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1966
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Vermont governor race and down ballot contests yielded little debate and scarce challenges. Observers expect a low turnout with apathy and lack of issues cited. The article notes a strong Non-Vote party legacy and urges Vermonters to vote despite a quiet campaign.
In Bennington, Democratic candidate William J. Ryan took a somewhat harsher stand on Viet Nam than incumbent Robert T. Stafford, while signaling slightly more liberal domestic views. The editors note few real differences in this race and resist attacks on records, calling it an issue lacking clear contrasts. The issue of a four lane highway in Bennington County dominates local coverage, with broad support among candidates. Penalty-filled high school football game and local highway debates also feature in this week’s edition.
National opinion signals big labor will be a major loss next year as Republicans gain seats and the 90th Congress convenes. Despite gains on minimum wage, labor faced defeats on unemployment compensation and repeal of 14B. The piece notes labor's strong influence in 1964 to 1968 but predicts reduced clout in Washington. It also outlines a voter’s personal statewide selections and critique of Viet Nam stance.
A Vermont voter describes selecting Gen. Wallace M. Greene Jr. as a write-in candidate for governor. He rejects the incumbent and the challenger, arguing the war in Vietnam creates a budget surplus and praising Greene's stance on fighting guerrillas. The piece notes the voter’s late, but deliberate, write-in choice.
A humorous essay contrasts electronic diagnosis with legal reasoning. It notes computers may aid doctors by narrowing illnesses but cannot resolve legal cases due to evolving rules, appeals, and personal intent. The piece lampoons the limits of machine logic in law and reflects on human factors.
Governor Rockefeller faces Democrat Frank D. O Connor in a tight contest as undecided voters loom large. Roosevelt Jr Liberal candidate and Dr Paul Adams Conservative take 20 to 25 percent, with polls pointing to a minority governor and a close finish across New York state.
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