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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece denounces President Nixon for tax deductions and expenditures deemed personal. It cites $27,105 in personal airplane travel, $92,298 for mansion improvements, and $5,391 for a Tricia Nixon ball, totaling about $432,000 to $444,000 in back taxes and interest. It argues impeachment or resignation is warranted, asserting Nixon betrays moral leadership and endangers the presidency.
A lengthy critique notes President Nixon owes more than $400 000 in back taxes, arguing the error resulted from lawyers and highlighting concerns about legality and accountability. The column portrays the issue as a troubling pattern in a presidency marked by disputes with the IRS and legal advisers.
Vermont lawmakers face a critical verdict after a troubled 1974 session. The piece blames leadership gaps and self serving tendencies while praising only Rep. Sam Lloyd and Sen. Arthur Gibb for genuine effort. It condemns lobbyists and urges voters to pick active, non scandal prone candidates next election.
A House Banking Committee hearing explores aluminum pennies as copper costs rise. Experts warn misreadable X rays and high vending machine failure could spawn millions of kicks daily. Pediatricians fear coin ingestion risks. mint and Treasury weigh legality, melting risks, and potential penny phaseout.
William Loeb denounces New Hampshire legislators and Durham citizens for voting against the Olympic refinery. He argues the project would relieve fuel shortages, boost national interests, and aid New England, criticizing selfish attitudes across the United States.
An editorial condemns the Durham campus stance and state lawmakers for narrow self interest over a refinery issue with national implications. It defends home rule for local matters but argues a single community cannot burden millions for its own gain. The piece ends urging a motto change to reflect self interest.
A Knoxville pastor writes to The Banner condemning streaking and public nudity on campuses including the University of Tennessee. He links such acts to the New Morality, situational ethics, and liberal churchmen, urging repentance, conversion, and adherence to biblical sanctification. He cites scripture and calls for Christian renewal by God’s grace.
A local reader writes that Pownal schools suffer from a chaotic three system level and poor discipline. The letter accuses administrators and teachers of negligence and fear of speaking out, and vows to rock the boat until improvements or change occur in the district.
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