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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily Vermont newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington. It operates every day except Sundays and holidays, delivering local news, updates, and community notices.
Editorial notes a Citizens for Johnson movement in Vermont aimed at listing Johnson Humphrey electors separately to lure cross party votes without marking the Democratic column. It cites the 1962 Vermont Independent Party impact and argues voters increasingly pick candidates by merit over party lines.
The article notes Citizens for Johnson signaling a broader push by cross party groups like Rural Americans for Johnson Humphrey. The Vermont effort seeks Johnson electors on the ballot beyond the Democratic line, signaling a tight presidential race and potential GOP protest voting nationwide.
The piece argues Goldwater's claim that a weaker presidency would solve major problems is fantasy. It contends a smaller government cannot curb Cold War threats or crime without greater power, and cites his views on civil rights, welfare, and charity as rooted in unworldly, cruel premises. It frames the campaign as testing his fitness for real-world leadership.
A lighthearted column notes teens chase corn flakes after the Beatles visit New York and order breakfast items at 4 p.m. The piece contrasts teen rebellion with parental worries and argues for two way respect between generations rather than strict control.
The sale of H. T. Cushman Manufacturing to General Interiors Corp. preserves Cushman’s autonomy and leadership, signaling continued health for the local economy. Hall W. Cushman cites growth and capital access as benefits, with potential expansion at the Bennington facility.
Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith told the Western Governors Conference that improving the poorest districts should precede broader aid. He suggested a federal corps of teachers and administrators to visit substandard areas, recruit quality staff, aid plant rehabilitation, and lift performance.
Washington UPI reports the USDA will soon market pre-fried canned bacon requiring only heating. The piece jokes that this undermines male bacon frying skills, risking a shift in gender roles as men must find new skills like sausage to survive.
A speaker admits errors and cautions parents about the Beatlemania phase among teens. He notes that those with only mild concerns are fortunate and that many parents share the challenge of guiding youths through a period of strong fascination with the band.
A National Affairs piece questions Pentagon officials involvement in the 1964 Johnson campaign. It notes Adm Harold Page Smith and NATO leaders face scrutiny over comments on nuclear weapons and civil-military boundaries, urging the Pentagon to disclose truth and avoid politicization.
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