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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, outlining its local newspaper operation downtown.
The piece analyzes the Soviet move away from Khrushchev, noting Izvestia’s failure to publish on a Wednesday and the lack of public voting. It contrasts Soviet secrecy with the U S democratic process, contemplates detente prospects, and urges caution about future policies while recognizing potential opportunities.
The article analyzes the space race as a familiar pattern with the Soviet Union pulling ahead and the United States pursuing a faster program. It notes Moscow may act independently to gain prestige amid Communist world leadership tensions, while warning of a broader, costly scientific-military rivalry and resource waste. It cites reactions from NASA scientists and Senator Goldwater, framing the event as part of long-term space exploration development.
The piece analyzes Goldwater’s push to shift nuclear decision power to NATO and generals, while McElroy and Nixon press questions about secrecy. It argues public disclosure of war plans would jeopardize security, noting Eisenhower’s caution and the president’s Seattle remarks on secure safeguards.
The writer tours Dromoland and Bunratty Castles in Ireland, noting luxury rooms and a 15th century dining show. He questions modern egalitarian views while enjoying authentic cuisine and historic ambience. A brief Limerick stop follows with Irish meals, streets, and public transport impressions. He cites Barry Goldwater's majority vs minority remarks and questions who constitutes the majority in America.
In a Boston Globe column, the author argues the nation is a mosaic of minorities and that no single group holds a majority. She notes 53 percent of Americans are women, suggesting a feminine majority, and questions Goldwater’s implied rule by minority groups.
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