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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1964
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.
A strongly worded editorial endorses Lyndon B. Johnson for president, condemns Barry Goldwater as inconsistent and extreme, and argues Johnson offers unity and strong leadership. It criticizes Goldwater on civil rights, federal aid, foreign policy, and integrity, while praising Johnson's readiness and potential to guide a “Great Society.”
Arlington author and critic Mr. Smith argues that Goldwater era anti intellectualism mirrors past uprisings yet differs as its leader is uneducated and uninformed He warns progressive education and home schooling fostered ill equipped youth embracing a shallow conservatism and mass cynicism, posing a global threat.
A columnist argues teenagers now dominate consumer spending, claiming 12 percent of the population spends over 20 percent of national money. Teens buy cars clothes cosmetics records and hair products while parents and creditors reshape household finances. The piece notes part time work fuels their sway and wonders about delayed youth and earlier marriages.
Bennington and Pownal readers spar over the pari mutuel wage dispute. The letter defends an elected representative, rebukes Bartimo and Dykeman, cites Gompers, and disputes wage figures and democratic rights while predicting Goldwater's political fate.
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