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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, under Banner Publishing Corporation.
The Globe Union plant on Vermont Route 67A in Bennington is advancing quickly, with 125 new jobs expected. A study by Prof. N G Pinnell for the Associated Industries of Vermont estimates the economic ripple of 100 new factory workers, including more households, businesses, car registrations, children, workers, and town residents.
The Globe Union plant opening will add about 270000 in bank deposits 590000 in personal income and 360000 in additional sales over a year. Retail gains include 70000 grocery 45000 department and dry goods 25000 clothing 50000 auto dealers 15000 lumber 30000 eating places 50000 gas stations and 105000 other stores. Prof Dinnell estimates outline the dollar impact from new jobs.
The piece argues against the idea that riots are caused by professional agitators. It cites Whitney Young’s data on Rochester showing higher poverty, substandard housing, unemployment, and high school dropout rates among Black residents. It suggests long term rioting stems from economic inequities needing large public funding.
In a campaign speech vice presidential candidate William E. Miller attacked Americans for Democratic Action as a pervasive subversive force. The article traces ADA origins from 1947 with Averell Harriman and Eleanor Roosevelt among early members, its Marshall Plan backing, and later shifts toward social legislation while denying socialist goals. It notes ADA's modest budget and contrasts with larger right‑of‑center groups.
A composite of quotations shows figures like Barry Goldwater and Albert Rains urging America to take pride at home and in its past. References touch on urban transit, morality, and media reach as new subscriptions surge for ADA amid reactions to a fiery Miller denunciation.
The article flags a shift in voter registrations toward the Democratic Party, with Montgomery County Maryland and Pittsburgh highlighting large swings. It notes a loss of long standing Republican strength, potential impact on Barry Goldwater, and broader implications for the GOP. It cites Newark Camden and Los Angeles trends, stressing durability of registration changes and the seriousness of cross party shifts.
National Affairs analyzes the 1964 presidential contest. Johnson holds a lead through vast publicity and incumbency, while Goldwater must frame a protest vote, address crime and civil rights issues, and persuade undecided voters.
Reuben Levin of Bennington defends pari mutuel racing and state revenue from criticism of a Burlington Free Press editorial. He notes prior losses at Green Mountain Park and cites ongoing revenue adjustments as the track recovers profits, while stating Levin is no longer connected to the Pownal track.
An editorial mocks regulatory overreach by FTC and FDA over terms fake fur and imitation margarine. It notes FTC banned fake fur wording on coats and FDA challenges imitation margarine for misbranding, highlighting consumer confusion and government overreach.
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