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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 426 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, the publication operates under editorial supervision.
The article reports that American wheat farmers will yield about 1.71 million bushels this year, below the USDA forecast yet still an all time high, while Nixon's export pledges to Japan China and Russia threaten domestic supply. Bread prices rise and bakeries curb operations as Americans face higher costs and shortages.
Senator George D. Aiken attended Addison County’s field day as a spectator while former Gov. Deane C. Davis skipped parade duties, reportedly vacationing in South Carolina. Aiken hinted at a possible 1974 run, fueling Vermont political nerves as others plan their moves.
Former Vermont governor Deane Davis, an ally of the Nixon era, labels the Senate Watergate hearings a mistake and says the proceedings will hinder the prosecutors. He argues legality should be decided in court and doubts any new legislation will emerge from the hearings.
A Burlington Free Press letter discusses Israel’s pursuit of freedom and security, praising U S veto of a Soviet backed UN resolution. It cites Israel’s intelligence, leadership prioritizing survival, and notes the 27 year old Rami Lynch case with a 10 year sentence for conspiring with enemy agents.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the FTC chaired by Lewis Engman will convene experts to draft a self regulatory code for children's TV advertising. ACT for Children's Television and Boston mothers push to curb exploitative ads and restrict product promotion to discreet sponsorship. Broadcasters face pressure to improve quality, limit violence, and avoid manipulative marketing aimed at children.
The Washington critique questions Nixon administration legality and ethics of bombing neutral Cambodia. It highlights Symington’s inquiries into presidential authority, false statements to Congress, and the responsibility across the chain of command, comparing to Nuremberg standards and wartime accountability.
A Jamaica man reflects on how summer weather patterns threaten small craft and air travel. He notes rapid changes in atmospheric conditions, the improving weather services, and the need for individuals to read signs like cloud formation and birds in order to stay safe.
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