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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The piece defends Richard Snelling against Sen. Boylan in a Vermont campaign critique. It argues that board independence matters, Snelling’s right to propose legislation shows courage, and that friction with governors does not disqualify him. The author contends Snelling is more qualified for high office.
Readers say Vermont gubernatorial hopeful Roger MacBride lacks concrete plans to cut taxes by wholesale government spending cuts. The publisher comments imply elimination or consolidation of departments, but readers demand specifics on which agencies would go and how services would be maintained.
A critical profile of Lyndon Baines Johnson, detailing his intense power drive and dual public private personas. The piece argues his ambition shapes his leadership, questions if he can separate campaign management from the presidency, and notes his relentless pace and discipline in public life.
The Berkshire Eagle column notes drought impact on corn in northern Berkshire County, praising the shift to ensilage and garden corn. It recalls old harvest methods, details modern mechanization, and observes seasonal harvest progress with notes on Golden Bantam varieties and taste.
The St Albans Messenger quotes a call for Democratic presidential unity to show principle through action. The piece urges a merged Democratic ticket to dispel suspicions of verbalism and envisions a white man and a black man standing together to demonstrate cooperation.
A national affairs column argues for a public closed circuit television convention model. States host in local auditoriums with real time video and audio from Washington, saving money and offering nationwide viewing, while noting press access changes and past convention issues.
REX P SHELDON of South Dorset argues Goldwater opposed segregation while criticizing Johnson's civil rights record. He cites past Johnson statements and votes, praises Rickenbacker’s Burlington speech, and accuses The Banner of omitting coverage to favor Goldwater.
Samuel B. Pettengill of Grafton Vermont attacks Robert Kennedy for seeking New York Senate candidacy, arguing the Constitution requires permanent residence and that Kennedy cannot vote in New York. Pettengill states Kennedy shows contempt for the U.S. Constitution by pursuing office there.
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