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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp. at 125 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Nelson Rockefeller’s selection as vice president signals a bold political move for President Ford. It notes Rockefeller’s administrative experience and party appeal, but warns wealth and interlocking interests could provoke concern among middle and lower income voters.
Reed J. Irvine of Accuracy in Media rebuts Tom Braden's claim that impeachment talk against Justice William O. Douglas was silly and partisan. He notes a 1970 push by 104 members of Congress for a special House committee, split 52 Democrats and 52 Republicans, with a subcommittee investigation finding no cause for action and calls for resignation from major papers.
A compact history of Vermont religious movements from Deism to Arminianism and Universalists. It tracks Ethan Allen’s rationalist stance, New Lights Holy Rollers in Hardwick, and later links to early Mormon founders born in Vermont, noting social impact and ongoing religious yearnings.
In Vermont, Governor Salmon and other residents dispute the appointment of Dr John Froines as state director of occupational health. Froines, acquitted in the Chicago Seven trial, is praised by Health Commissioner Robbins for his Yale doctorate and post doctoral training as a chemist. The job focuses on developing occupational health programs.
The quote argues for strong safety procedures to protect Vermonters handling asbestos talc granite and rubber and for monitoring at Vermont Yankee in Vernon. It questions Dr Froines qualifications while stressing public safety over uninformed objections and cites differing opinions from major papers.
The Banner’s editor notes the Park McCullough House annual Battle Day barbecue to be a community favorite with strolling minstrels and a band, drawing visitors from New York City who will return next year. Credit goes to Oliver and Isabel Hoag and many volunteers, with Aug 17 1975 set for the sixth annual Battle Day barbecue in North Bennington.
Dennis J. Morrisseau of Hinesburg writes to Governor Salmon arguing for a six month probation for Dr Fraines and criticizing the governor for demagogic rhetoric. He accuses the administration of dishonesty and misuse of power, warns about reelection tactics, and alleges broken promises to labor unions.
In a strong critique, the writer argues the United States should stop involving itself in Greek Cypriot tensions. The piece blames past administrations for meddling, warns against foreign entanglements, and urges concentrating on domestic problems. It questions Kissinger's role and urges leadership changes.
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