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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial contrasts Nixon proposed private enterprise led urban renewal with Humphrey's federal approach. It highlights tax incentives, loan guarantees, Negro business support, and expanded training as paths to reduce poverty and slum decay. Hoover comments on justice and law and order provoke concern about liberty.
Editor notes apologize for ignoring a student chosen name for the former Bennington Catholic High School building renamed the Catamount School by Grades 5 and 6 pupils. Separately a Jets Raiders game was preempted by Heidi, prompting a furious TV viewer letter about the broadcast’s outcome.
In Illinois and Missouri contests, Daley solidifies Cook County control by pushing Edward Hanrahan for state's attorney and aiding Republican Ogilvie’s statewide win. Simon, a reform-minded lieutenant governor candidate, and Danforth’s victory signal selective, shifting political currents. Abraham Lincoln’s legacy shadows Springfield as a new generation seems poised to challenge the old boss system.
The piece notes the rise of removable hairpieces such as sideburns beards and moustaches as fashion aids for men in public life and entertainment. It jokes about past and present hair trends real or pasted on and suggests possible names for future toupees while referencing cultural figures and personas from Elvis Presley Jack Benny Dennis Day and Yul Brynner.
United Press International reports that Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson saw a major boost in stature after leading the GOP effort to win control of the New York State Assembly and retain a Senate majority. Rockefeller era politics and Conservative party strength loom large as debates about Wilson and party strategy continue.
The cabinet guessing game links Nelson Rockefeller George Romney and Bill Scranton to Nixon’s potential top posts. Northeastern liberal governors are seen as unlikely debt-payers, with Reagan’s out-of-state campaigning credited for boosting Nixon nationwide, especially California, while unions and COPE press to hold traditional loyalties. Reagan’s 86 appearances powered the ticket, contrasting Northeastern liberal governors’ weaker bid.
The piece notes Reagan not named for a top Washington role and suggests Lt. Gov Bob Finch could move from Sacramento to D C. Finch, a Nixon ally, has rallied private industry and foundations to create jobs in California ghettos and could be natural for health education and welfare secretary.
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