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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1975
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation based at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The piece condemns Watergate era leaks revealing a rogues gallery of top companies violating laws against political campaign contributions. It argues for equal justice and stronger deterrence through prison for corporate offenders, citing Northrop Corporation’s $30 million slush fund and alleged foreign bribery, settled by consent decree without admission of guilt.
The Northrop case exposes boardroom ethics failures as Thomas W. Jones and James Allen pleaded guilty last year to illegal political contributions to the Nixon campaign. SEC inspectors revealed broader lawlessness, suggesting potential criminal prosecutions beyond disclosure lapses and urging stiff penalties if guilt is shown.
Alger Hiss seeks attorney reinstatement in Massachusetts after perjury conviction. The Bar Overseers say the good moral character standard blocks him, as he refuses to admit guilt, while supporters urge reconsideration. A broader policy overhaul on redemption and refillable bottles is noted for 1977.
A senior citizen resident urges selectmen to reconsider turning on 13 street lights and questions perceived discrimination. He cites burglaries on Burgess Road and vandalism near the church school, arguing tax dollars should reflect broader public safety and community needs.
A letter to the editor criticizes local patriots for fear of communism while recounting alleged past abuses by a former president and associates. The writer questions a town budget item for an assistant to the town manager, calls for tighter spending, and suggests gender balance on the board, ending with thanks to selectmen Corcoran Leake and Denavan and signed by Mrs. William G. Congdon of 108 Oakes Bennlagten.
Ann Faris, Class of 75, objects to alleged anti democratic moves by Mt Anthony school board. She cites banning Ms magazine, cutting about 30 classes, and tactics aimed at centralizing control, urging democracy and informed decision making by directors and community.
A letter to the editor from Margaret A. Ray of Bennington criticizes local officials and Price Chopper for Sunday hours. She contrasts private business hours with public policy, jokes about Wright and Wrong, and ends with an odd blurt about ideal running mate. The piece reflects local reader frustration with commerce and governance.
A columnist argues unemployment drives crime more than leniency or punishment. He cites crime statistics, cites New Jersey incidents of work release and obscene calls, and notes vigilante attitudes in Chicago. He contends poverty correlates with crime and criticizes coddling as ineffective.
A writer defends service in Vietnam and criticizes Mr Murray for baseless insinuations about Bennington. He lists honors from the 1st Cavalry Division including Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge and urges an end to red herrings.
A Washington writer recalls a trip to Paris and France, visiting Notre Dame and the Park of the Deportation. He contrasts religious uplift with the horrors of the Holocaust, ties Vietnam to U S policy, and notes Western reaction to Nixon and Ford era decisions, urging a mature, reflective stance.
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