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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper not published on Sundays or holidays. It is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues the Public Service Board and Supreme Court fail to curb utilities. Central Vermont Public Service and Green Mountain Power allegedly retroactively raise rates, costing Vermonters about $8 million. The piece claims utilities interpret law to boost profits, effectively filling their own coffers while consumers pay higher prices and taxes. It questions whether state ownership could counter this dominance.
A Bennington County reader defends Go Ask Alice as a candid account of youth, urging honest parent guidance over censorship. The author acknowledges children’s curiosity, argues that facing reality helps, and says she would let her 13 year old read the book, crying with her for the young. Route 9 Woodford.
The Rosenbergs’ codefendant Morton Sobell seeks access to original evidence, once withheld, to reassess the 1951 trial. Disappeared documents and a charged political atmosphere cast doubt on the case, with broader calls to reform the judicial system and question the death penalty in such trials.
In Memphis this week Julie Nixon Eisenhower humorously linked her father’s tax audit to urging Americans to back the IRS. Also praised Judge John P. Morrissey for his Vermont Superior Court appointment, noting his long service and community respect. The Burlington Free Press quotes a Boston Globe line on future plans.
Douglas F Holley of North Bennington objects to the Bennington Planning Commission plan to double Monument Plaza Shopping Center with a second entrance across Hicks Avenue. He cites traffic chaos, past bypass costs, condemnation actions, and stalled town projects, urging officials to deny the new access and tighten traffic controls before any expansion.
The piece notes conservative critics question Nixon tax handling, citing Wall Street Journal for describing underpayments as technicalities and accusing opponents of unfairly attacking him. It mentions Congressman Rhodes's cautious stance, suggesting errors were due to aides and not the President.
An editorial argues conservatives cannot excuse Nixon's tax returns and alleged fraud. It asserts individual responsibility under law, cites gifts and backdated deeds, and notes the President's accountants were guided by Nixon aides. The piece cites The London Times on client responsibility and warns against eroding self enforceme.
Vermont lawmakers face a turbulent year with two Windsor County senators considering retirement and overall party leadership in disarray. The piece notes poor bill passage, shifts in energy policy stance, and calls for returning experienced lawmakers like Marshall Witten and Leo O’Brien. It highlights Bennington and Glover delegations as notable contrasts in influence.
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