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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1974

Page

5

Who do you believe John Dean or John Mitchell

A commentary on the Mitchell Stans trial verdict declaring not guilty on all counts and its implications for Watergate perceptions. It questions Dean's testimony versus Mitchell's, notes public rush to guilt, cautions against impeachment conclusions, and anticipates further scrutiny of transcripts and Nixon's role.

Whitney North Seymour Jr United States Southern District of New York John Mitchell Maurice Stans Seymour Justice Department Senate District of Columbia Judiciary Committee John Dean Watergate Dean Mitchell Peter Fleming Richard Nixon Texas Dolph Briscoe Nixon California Massachusetts Michigan Ohio

St. Clair’s White House role and Watergate critique

The New Yorker argues James D. St Clair acts as a counselor to the Presidency not the President. It suggests the office appears occupantless while Nixon speaks of the President in the third person. The piece questions whether St Clair should defend the Presidency or aid its impeachment efforts.

White House House James D. St. Clair St. Clair Richard Nixon House Judiciary Committee

Public figures clash over presidency and crime in era press

The text voices sharp judgments on President Nixon and Watergate, arguing the office bears responsibility beyond legal defense. It critiques the White House for withholding documents, warns the Presidency could be stained, and calls for respect over legal defense. It also cites views on gasoline metrics, family doctors, media violence, and a senator’s stance against death penalty.

Justice in America stirs doubts on government in Charleston

In Charleston West Virginia State College a 19 minute convocation on Justice in America drew several hundred students and faculty. A student challenged the speakers suggesting government programs are corrupt amid Watergate revelations. The essay notes widespread voter skepticism, Nixon's impeachment push, and a hope that democracy remains the people’s final arbiter.

West Virginia State College America Richard Nixon Mississippi Dixie West Virginia Kanawha River Justice In

Opening of Ben Franklin store marked by dinner at Elks rooms

A celebratory dinner at the Elks rooms upstairs in the Ben Franklin store block accompanied the completion of interior changes and opening of the new shop. Various items note local happenings from a police arrest to civic events and notable local appointments.

Ben Franklin Elks Rooms Frank Myers Charles F. Silver County St

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