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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Editorial says Gov. Hoff’s tentative November 16 special session on legislative reapportionment may draw political criticism but could be prudent. It argues against a pre election session while Dirksen amendment fate in Congress remains unresolved and urges avoiding wasted taxpayer money and heated rhetoric.
Uncertainty surrounds a special session as Vermont lawmakers face an April 1, 1965 court deadline to reapportion or risk a court imposed formula. Gov Hoff proposes a tentative November 16 date to kickstart work for the 1965 General Assembly.
A reflective piece credits four women Olivia Isabel Lena and Gertrude as life guiding influences who offered practical help in education community service and personal growth. The author recalls acts of kindness lessons in independence and resilience and ends with gratitude for their lasting impact.
The piece argues Khrushchev’s claim of a Soviet superweapon alters nothing in practice. It notes experts see no additional evidence and suggests political posturing to pressure China. It warns nuclear threat remains unchanged and urges strong arms control to keep weapons from dangerous hands.
The New York Times reports an FTC examiner's 113 page decision alleging children favor baseball picture cards and that a Brooklyn gum maker monopolized their sale. The decision criticizes enforcing exclusive contracts while praising efficient management and notes possible lack of competition. The piece ends with a quip about Willie Mays and FTC interference.
A Missouri political analysis argues Goldwater's rise disrupts the GOP's machine control and tests the two party system. It notes Johnson's Missouri edge and the race for governor with Ethan Shepley backing Goldwater despite party rifts, while Hearnes leads Democrats and Percy faces GOP challenges across the region.
A reader challenges polls and public hype around politics and pop culture while a second letter and editor’s note discuss the Globe Union plant in Bennington. The writer explains how a new plant will boost employment and attract people from surrounding towns, creating more households and service jobs as the labor market expands.
An economist notes that most managers neglect systematic use of business-cycle projections in planning. A congressman praises Goldwater if elected, calling him candid and home spun honest.
The piece analyzes national platforms from Republican and Democratic conventions. It highlights Goldwater’s nuclear weapons idea and the Democratic push to keep final control with the president. It notes platform adjustments to fit campaign needs and condemns extremism from both sides.
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