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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1973
Page
2
Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that while Agnew criticizes the press for leaks from Justice Department sources, the press and law enforcement share a duty to protect the rights of the accused. It condemns anonymous sourcing in Time magazine and warns leaks hinder fair trials, urging stronger controls on prejudicial leakage.
Supporters of Vice President Agnew grow bitter over perceived White House pressure and leaks. They speculate that sources beyond the Justice Department may feed the disclosures. President's lawyers cite executive privilege as applying to the president, not the vice president, raising questions about Agnew's status and usefulness.
State's Attorney Neil Moss announced a full investigation into alleged irregularities from the June 26 Bennington School District election. Two months later the inquiry remains incomplete, an extra investigator was added, and there is no public progress update. The author urges transparency and resolution to prevent recurring absentee voting conflicts.
Amid Kissinger's arrival and a reshaping White House staff, Washington sees evolving power dynamics and a push for openness. The administration maintains its policies but demonstrates a move toward independence, dialogue with Congress, and a demand for staff autonomy, while Agnew and Ehrlichman-era tensions linger.
In a Banner letter to the editor, the writer condemns President Nixon in his press interview for alleging government authorized burglaries during the Kennedy and Johnson eras. Acknowledging lack of proof, the author argues Nixon dodgesWhite House tapes while continuing a pattern of devious political campaigning since 1947.
Sunday People remarks on the global railway crisis showing both privately owned and nationalized systems under strain. It argues that abolishing lines to cut costs invites worse highway congestion with more cars and coaches, urging support for rail investment instead.
In Montreal a man cheering for Cincinnati at Jam Park defends amnesty and civil disobedience as a reaction to Southeast Asia policy. He argues past focus harmed the nation while opponents criticize the war and draft dodgers. Conversation touches on morality and political decency.
A column questions Spiro T. Agnew’s past abuses and current bribery charges. It recalls 1956 Times accusations, notes Agnew’s political shifts, and cites alleged allies seeking immunity as they provide information to prosecutors. The piece mentions campaign funds, associates, and a Palm Springs refuge.
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