11 Sep 1964
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1964
Page
1
In Montpelier Lt. Gov. Ralph A. Foote accuses Democratic Gov. Philip H. Hoff of running a do-nothing administration. The exchange highlights partisan friction amid policy stalemate and leadership questions in Vermont politics.
The defeat of Robert S. Babcock for governor is seen as ending the sales tax issue for now. Lt. Gov. Ralph A. Foote and the Associated Industries of Vermont signal no immediate tax plank, while Foote attacks Gov. Hoff’s leadership and urges action to prevent state bankruptcy and stagnation.
President Johnson addressed about 5,600 at a Democratic fund dinner in Harrisburg criticizing reckless factions he linked to Goldwater in tone stressing unity over division. He warned voters of a choice between extremism and peace and praised Democratic prospects in Pennsylvania.
Senator Barry Goldwater assailed the Supreme Court as using raw power in decisions on reapportionment and school prayer. Speaking in Chicago, he argued the court lacks legitimacy and warned of judicial revision of the constitution. He cited cases in New York schools and state apportionment as examples of overreach.
In Saigon UPI reports Premier Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh dismissed Do Cao Tri the Hue commander and replaced Brig. Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu as armed forces chief of staff. Col Tran Thanh Ben was ousted as national police director, replaced by Col. Nguyen Quang Sanh amid Buddhist pressure. The moves followed a postponed Vietnam attack near the Cambodian border due to ambushes bad weather and fuel shortages.
Cyprus moves to obtain military aid from the Soviet Union. A Greek Cypriot delegation led by Andreas Araouzos heads to Moscow to press for specific arms and military assistance after Turkish air attacks. President Makarios had earlier sought aid and conferred with Cypriot military leaders on the exact weapons needed.
Senator Javits urged Congress to avoid confrontation with the Supreme Court over reapportionment and back a sense-of-Congress declaration for more time. Dirksen opposed a binding delay, while Humphrey backs Javits. Senate votes leave a stalemate ahead of Tuesday debate.
The Vermont Independent Party named nominees for six statewide posts and backed five Republicans and a Democrat, with governor and lieutenant governor posts to be decided at midnight on the 16th. VIP also endorsed Bennington County candidates and matched parity between parties in several local races.
Maxwell Taylor told Congress withdrawing would be a major disaster for the United States and could see South Viet Nam become Communist almost immediately. He warned Soviet and North Vietnamese leaders would view a loss as validation of a new war tactic, while return to Saigon followed a four day policy review with no sweeping policy changes.
Lt. Gov. Bellott defeats Gov. Peabody in the Massachusetts Democratic primary as coverage notes possible shifts in the political landscape. The page references an editorial postscript to the MacBride campaign and a discussion on campaign trends.
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