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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
In three days in office President Ford denounces a 9.5 percent price rise for 1975 GM models and asks rivals not to follow. He contemplates jawboning and reviving the Cost of Living Council while planning a domestic summit to craft broader anti inflation measures amid public support. The piece contrasts global events with a reflective Vermont August day full of petals, sunsets, and hopeful prose.
A reader urges Sen Aiken and Stafford and Rep Mallory to persuade President Ford not to pick Nelson Rockefeller for vice president. The letter emphasizes Rockefeller wealth and the Rockefeller family’s control of major banks and oil companies, listing Chase Manhattan First National City Bank Exxon Mobil and Standard Oil affiliates among others.
A letter to the editor argues the Rockefeller family controls vast corporate stakes through Chase Manhattan and First National City Bank, naming major stockholdings in AT&T CBS NBC GE and others. Authors warn a Rockefeller vice presidency could pose dangerous influence over government and economy.
During a Libya press conference Muhammad Ali states American civilization is degeneration with women seen almost nude and pornographic magazines available. He contrasts this with Africa and notes streaking as a Western fad. The quote is reported by the Malani Daily Times and Boston Globe.
A letter writer from Emmaus, Pa praises Jeff Cox for defending the view that inflation stems from military spending and environmental controls costs. He argues that real inflation drivers include shortages and wages, not pollution fixes alone, and urges pay for clean air water and responsible garbage cleanup to avoid broader shortages and higher prices.
Greg Lewis comments on Gerald Ford in Parade and recounts admiration for his honesty while noting a controversial impeachment attempt against Justice Douglas as a flawed moment. The column contrasts Ford with past presidents Eisenhower and Nixon and hints at questions about his future breadth and policy handling.
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