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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, specifying its operating schedule and corporate address.
Governor Hoff seeks to streamline Vermont public school supervision by cutting 56 superintendencies to 24 and expanding authority. He backs legislation to enact an earlier board recommendation and contrasts his approach with prior proposals that faced strong opposition, aiming at a modernization of the system.
The Education Issue faced criticism for denying district voters a voice on reorganization. Governor Hoff endorsed a board recommendation that would authorize larger district units, with local votes, challenging the home rule argument and promising state efforts in 1965 to improve Vermont educational quality.
The Kansas City Star editorial argues that the presidential race lacks a clear alternative from Barry Goldwater and that Lyndon Johnson offers a known path of continued social legislation and détente. It contends Goldwater must present specific plans to confront domestic disorder, military policy, and federal power shifts to the states. It notes polls suggest Goldwater’s failure to define distinct, actionable proposals.
The piece argues that U S policy in Europe under Truman and Eisenhower, including NATO and the Marshall Plan, prevented war and fostered accommodation with the Soviet Union. It contends a similar approach could deter Red China, contain regional threats, and lead to coexistence in Asia, noting Europe’s current security and prosperity as proof of prudence in avoiding preventive war.
An op ed contrasts baseball’s pennant race under Yogi Berra with the ongoing presidential campaign. It notes public apathy, calls for clear issues and accountability, mocks campaign rhetoric, and argues leadership demands real, specific plans beyond sports metaphors and party labels. It laments corruption, public morality, and the need for personal inspiration from leaders.
A string of letters from Vermont residents criticizes how labor disputes at Green Mountain Park were handled, defends Teamsters and state officials, and denounces opponents. Debate touches on wage terms, union access, highway plans, and the Vermont Independent Party’s reapportionment stance and GOP alignment.
A brief note from Monroeville County Journal questions the claim that fat loss in exercise eliminates fat, pointing out that many women still accumulate double chins. The column reflects local skepticism about fitness diet claims and body fat distribution.
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