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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues that Americans are not well informed despite claims by media. Surveys show gaps on China, NATO, and Geneva Accords. Blame lies with newsrooms and policymakers for poor world‑news presentation and lack of openness from leaders. Public will suffer political consequences.
The editor laments the loss of historic buildings to arson in eastern Rensselaer County and hopes authorities catch the culprit. It mocks Vermont campaign name calling, suggesting calm discourse from governors candidates Deane C. Davis and Lt. Gov. John Daley, while noting lighthearted monikers and potential road trips for local school boards.
The piece argues Britons underplay Chicago police provocation on TV while airing concern over Nigeria coverage. It warns instant pictures foster political drama over truth, risking a world of suggestible publics guided by television stage directors and public opinion polls. It discusses McLuhan inspired danger, other-directed men, and contrasts George Wallace’s isolated TV moments with his real populist record.
The 1968 campaign mirrors 1948 in style and media use, with Nixon echoing Dewey’s calm image and Humphrey bearing Truman-like constraints. Nixon’s TV saturation contrasts Humphrey’s resource limits, while Kennedy era ties, Daley’s Illinois votes and the Camelot reference color a evolving political landscape.
Washington report details Lyndon Johnson's refusal to approve selling 50 A-4 Phantom jets to Israel despite strong support from Vice President Humphrey, Nixon, Congress, and top Pentagon officials. The article notes pressure from Russia, Arab states, and calls for detente, with Johnson meeting Israeli leaders privately and offering no firm commitment.
A Vermont reader argues against the 1968 Federal Highway Act and the idea of highway beautification. He credits engineers with roads but says true beauty requires landscape architects, better layout, and cooperation among engineers, planners, and local residents. He praises the Garden State Parkway design and urges scenic alignment over post paving embellishment.
A Shaftsbury reader criticizes Vice President Humphrey for his debate inclusion stance and his ties to Chicago politics. The writer accuses Humphrey of backing Daley while police clashed with protesters and calls for his resignation to escape LBJ and Rusk policies.
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