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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner issued from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont on Wednesday September 23 1964. Published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation.
Editorials argue Vermont campaign disclosure laws lack enforcement and honesty from candidates may mask true costs. The 1961 rule caps primary spending at 7500 dollars with fines and jail for violations, but the state cannot verify many miscellaneous expenses.
The piece argues campaign spending totals, citing GOP lieutenant governor candidate Richard Snelling who filed expenditures of 7459.35 but reported only eight dollars for travel. It warns public trust is thin and urges a watchdog committee to ensure accurate reporting and curb rising political costs.
The piece argues Goldwater campaigns in the South to build a Goldwater Thurmond led Republican party based on segregation and reactionary policies. It critiques his stance on civil rights Medicare TVA and poverty and warns of a dangerous drift in U.S. policy.
The Westinghouse time capsule to be buried 50 feet underground at the New York World’s Fair will hold 40 items reflecting 20th century life, including a computer memory unit, a plastic heart valve, space ship parts, an electric toothbrush, a Beatles record, credit cards and a bikini. Critics note many missing everyday items and suggest including models of a bulldozer, sports equipment, popcorn, and other cultural markers to better portray 1964 America.
Brattleboro Reformer notes mixed reactions to the Versatile Independents Party deserting Hoff for Foote and backing Luke Crispe against Snelling and Daley. The piece views the episode as light political theater that could influence the lieutenant governor outcome while humorously imagining legislators laughing at the reappointment battle.
UPI reports a House appropriations subcommittee study predicts the Rayburn Building restaurant will run a $45,000 deficit in the first half of 1965. Lawmakers debate subsidies as Congress members await a $7,500 pay raise, while menus may rise to 70 cents for hamburgers with chips. Dr. Harold Fallding is cited on social effects.
William F D Smith of Bennington argues roadblocks and frequent inspections justify suspending some rights to prevent unsafe driving. He cites youth alcohol and suspended drivers as targets and praises state police for efficiency, contrasting with a Vermont pari mutuel betting saga and calls to restore original track funding laws.
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