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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece criticizes President Nixon for forming a Domestic Council on Veterans Services while naming Donald E. Johnson, former VA head, to lead it. It argues the VA’s triplicate forms and red tape hamper veteran aid, with outdated benefits and weak psychiatric and drug programs. It calls for a major overhaul, warning that a cosmetic council and a veteran headed by the same administrator will not fix the system's core failures.
Irving Fineman writes from New York criticizing Shaftsbury Vermont reappraisal and rising taxes on Maple Hill. He describes modernizing a 18th century home and fears developers will convert rural property to suburbs, urging zoning and reappraisal policy study to preserve local character. He contrasts tax pressure with a dream of preserving an ideal home.
A reflective poem recalls blood on snow and innocence, describing a young observer’s awakening to love and loss. The speaker sees a figure doomed to derision yet kept alive by remembrance, with a plea that love’s death frees a better part within. Marie St. Hilaire, Sacred Heart Convent.
A columnist laments the massive federal and state paperwork burden, estimating 10 papers per citizen annually and predicting a growing paper jungle that stifles productivity and drains resources. The piece notes Congress hints at reform but warns reforms would be rekindled in triplicate.
A brief poetic obituary note lists Helena S. Moore and reflects on Mary weeping at the crucifixion. It mentions a small bird singing trumpet notes as Christ walked from the tomb, conveying a sacred Easter image.
A devotional poem from Rock R Rogers of Arlington exhorts inner truth and Spring beauty as paths to grace. It speaks of surrender, faith, and living prayer, urging readers to raise voices in gratitude and praise to the Master of Joyous Grace, the Risen Lord.
A Washington columnist questions college training of Nixon aides and other Watergate figures. He argues ethics must be taught earlier in undergraduate programs especially in business administration and political science, citing notable graduates and urging reform in curricula amid calls to reconnect morality with public life.
A veteran narrator reflects on opening day woes and the cold reality of early season trout fishing. He recalls harsh weather, difficult conditions, and a personal vow to skip future opening days, while acknowledging others will still chase the season.
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