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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece argues President Johnson holds a two to one margin over rivals in national polls, the largest since polls began. It notes typical sampling error, warns lead could shift before election, and cites Wallace shifts and potential international crises as factors. It concludes that current signs favor Johnson, with a Goldwater upset seen as highly unlikely.
The Livingston Park County News argues that the Army’s three year Special Training Enlistment Program could replace the draft by raising substandard volunteers to meet requirements. It notes the draft is unfair to unmarried non college educated youths and cites Mississippi as a high rejection state. The editorial credits the administration with seeking to end conscription and suggests the program could help deprived youths and reduce needed draftees.
Washington report from Lancaster Ohio notes Robert Taft Jr. seeks Senate by balancing moderation with Goldwaterism. About 100 party regulars attend a GOP coffee reception as Taft argues for sustaining the two party system and full ticket support. He cites Cleveland Polls showing Johnson ahead and Goldwater at 21 percent with Taft at 29 percent against Young 71 percent. He warns against backlash tactics and stresses unity. Bliss argues Ohio can swing with continued organizing, while Taft acknowledges Nixon era lessons and a strong GOP effort to counter nuclear smear tactics. Taft’s campaign hinges on ticket splitting and local organization.
Ben Day, Vermont deer herd biologist, urged tight control of the deer population at a West Arlington gathering. He cited a July 1 1964 census of 165000 deer, high illegal kills, and auto deaths, plus overbrowsed ranges in Bennington County. He recommended a one or two day antlerless season to begin moving toward sustainable management.
A review of The Talkative President edited by Quint and Ferrell argues that Calvin Coolidge was misunderstood as taciturn. The book compiles off the record press conference remarks from 1923 to 1929 showing him as articulate and politically astute. It notes his regular press conferences, caution with quotes, and warmth toward reporters, framing him as a shrewd, detail-driven leader rather than a dull rustic.
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