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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This notice records the newspaper's publication cadence and corporate address for readers and advertisers.
Editorial argues for full House debate and a recorded vote on impeachment to safeguard the Constitution. It condemns bypassing debate to rush to a Senate trial, warning that up to 60 Republicans may desert Nixon. The piece emphasizes citizen oversight and the constitutional primacy of law.
In Montpelier and across central Vermont, tourism shifts from out of state to longer stays by locals. Gas shortages are not widespread, but some regions report limited fuel. Parks show mixed results with higher income at one Lake Champlain site and declines at another, while beach and museum traffic trend down. A private lakeside resort notes calmer business and a ferry operator predicts a tough year as traffic falls about 20 percent.
James Reston weighs Nixon impeachment outcomes including a $60,000 presidential pension plus $20,000 for Mrs Nixon and a $100,000 expense account if he resigns. He notes taxpayer funding of Nixon's defense and highlights John McClaughry's "turkey ballot" proposal to allow None of the Above. He also mentions dissident calls to abstain from voting and Vermont's GOP platform debate.
A Bennington based reader letter praises a 1973 Vermont mental retardation study by a Church of Scientology task force. It notes new programs such as a Work Activity Center on Ben Mont Avenue and the Summer Ed program at Molly Stark Heath Wing, with Bennington Friends of the Retarded as advocates.
Charlene Foster urges action against water pollution in Bennington. She argues residents ignore polluters until their own water supply is affected, highlighting Willow Road's polluted brook and backing John Kittell in protecting the town's water.
A Bennington notice warns residents to beware of out of state groups raising concerns about Bennington. It references a Parents Magazine article titled The Dangerous New Cult of Scientology and offers a copy on request. Local Friends groups praise community effort and inclusivity.
Eyewitness fragment by Mabel Frazer aged 15 on Graham's Magazine flyleaves notes 1896 flood damage across Bennington from Dunville to the flats with 15 foot water and ruined cellars. It reports bridges swept away, furniture damage, livestock losses, and an estimated cost around 100000 dollars.End
A Wall Street Journal line argues that without prejudices we would need to think for ourselves, implying bias shapes judgment and warning that complete objectivity is elusive. The brief reflects opinion on critical thought and societal attitudes.
The article surveys the impeachment saga as a potential lengthy contest between House action and Senate trial. It compares Johnson’s 1868 Senate proceedings, ponders Congress expiry in 1975, and outlines proposals to expedite or influence the process. It notes Nixon’s possible steps include testimony, resignation, or invoking the 25th Amendment, while acknowledging uncertainty about the outcome.
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