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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Attorney General Kleindienst told a Senate committee the President may privilege to shield testimony from Congress, a claim viewed as a Renaissance of executive arrogance. The piece argues Congress and the people risk losing oversight as 2.9 million federal employees would be free to ignore committees. The author warns 1984 seems to be approaching.
Immigration authorities may order former Beatle John Lennon to leave the United States within 60 days over a minor marijuana offense from 1968. The ruling triggers claims it harms Lennon and sets an unsafe immigration precedent while opposing a peace advocate image.
A professor laments the American Family show and other real life programs revealing private homes to the public. He criticizes exhibitionism, cites Nielsen ratings as flawed, and condemns paid air use by networks while cable costs and commercials irritate viewers. He also notes intrusive ads and corporate influence behind TV.
Editor notes overlook Brattleboro contrast as five youths trying to flee a patrol are captured. Ten injured include a bystander. speeds on Route 9 are deemed hazardous. Vermont House rejects delaying the bottle return ban. Buckley opposes, Senate to consider.
In June 1743 Europe’s conflict reshaped colonial borders as France captured the Acadian port of Louisbourg, then returned its troops to Boston. By 1745 New England and British forces, led by Pepperrell and Warren, seized Louisbourg on June 17, with prizes of rank but hollow long-term control as French raids resumed and forts rose along the frontier.
Barth Vander Els argues that a wise man remains questioning and warns against stereotyping the college crowd. He urges Mount Anthony Union High School representation to foster a climate for ideas that serves all children and the broader community.
George Spargo recalls Bennington childhood days with Endress brothers, trout fishing, and the small town ritual around cigars and gear. He fondly remembers Phil Endress teaching him to fly fish and share of friendship, noting a vivid moment with a cigar clipper accident.
Lucia B Howard urges Mt Anthony Union High School voters in Shaftsbury to stay away from the May 14 election and allow Jet Shattabury to choose the school board representative. She defends at large voting as legal and calls for broad turnout to affect future voting methods.
Robert Y. Justis, Administrative Assistant for Travel Information Council in Montpelier, explains the fee structure for travel information signs. An initial $50 license covers installation and first year maintenance, with annual renewals based on costs and capped at $60 by law. this year’s renewal is $33 per unit.
The writer argues prices and wages soar due to deficit spending. Citing Congressman Wilbur Mille, the letter claims deficit spending is the sole cause of inflation and urges Congress to allow the Federal Reserve Bank to convert government debt into currency as a remedy.
A reader cites a Cremo cigar reference in Agnes Rockwood's column and notes editor notes about Cremo. Lois Melatre of Pownal laments Breck's bankruptcy filing and potential delays. Peter Matcovich of Buskirk warns against Fed use of government bonds to back panic credit, blaming inflation on excessive money and credit, urging Congress action.
A drunk farmer at the White Hart Hotel in Braintree, England, wandered from his room in pajamas and was refused service in the bar by the barmaid. He understood and left in his underwear.
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