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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, outlining its distribution schedule and corporate address.
President Johnson spoke to the nation about rapid global upheaval, citing Red China's nuclear entry and a new Soviet regime. He affirmed U.S. policy remains steady, urged dialogue with Moscow, and urged China to join a limited nuclear test ban while pledging vigilance to prevent nuclear spread.
A columnist argues that rising tuition at private colleges and slow expansion of public institutions push more students toward state schools. Public colleges rely on tax support, yet demand far outstrips capacity, risking broader access to higher education. The piece urges more tax funding for education from elementary through university levels.
In this reflection, Edward W Barrett and colleagues discuss a national mood of restlessness amid rapid change, affluence, and shifting power. They weigh alienation from family and community, generational divides, and the burden of modernization, arguing that true tests come in prolonged peace rather than crisis.
In Albany a vote cutting and ticket splitting dynamic looms large between Sen. Kenneth B. Keating and Robert F. Kennedy. GOP backers say Keating will gain from split votes as many Republicans back Johnson for president, while Kennedy faces risks from union disputes and past party boss battles. A televised debate may decide the race's final momentum.
In Des Moines the Iowa poll shows Johnson leading Goldwater 64 to 29 with 7 percent undecided, sparking doubts about party strength. Gov. Harold Hughes drives Democratic organization, while Republicans face aging leadership and weak local effort. Observers warn of a potential shift toward a marginal two-party system as turnout and organization determine November 3 outcomes.
Quiet back roads wind through New England woodlands offering peaceful views of October colors. Slow rides reveal countryside sights, bright berries, and marsh grasses with blue skies. Central Massachusetts hosts many such friendly, calming routes inviting leisurely exploration.
In a Bennington area forum, J Duncan Campbell of the Republican Town Committee proposes a friendly square dance challenge with Lawrence Powers to ease campaign tensions. The letter urges voters to study issues, uphold two party balance, and seek post election calm. A Shaftsbury resident, Lucy M Sanders, criticizes railroad safety after a near accident, urging accountability from Vermont Railway Corp and Mr. Wulfson.
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