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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Public polls show a strong belief Nixon is guilty but voters favor keeping him in office. Impeachment remains unlikely as Democratic leaders lack stomach for it, while Middle East peace talks and the energy crisis bolster his grip. A steady if battered presidency seems probable, with real power intact but morale eroded.
Dolphins defenders Doug Swift and Manny Fernandez say at least a dozen teammates may jump to the World Football League if salaries rise. The piece notes NFL averages near 30,000 while NHL and NBA pay exceed 45,000 and 40,000, and warns fans face higher prices as leagues expand.
A League of American Wheelmen state director writes to Rep. Caracciola offering support and expertise for Vermont bikeway planning. He urges collaboration between cyclists and highway engineers to determine local cycling needs and improve infrastructure.
Nancy J. Steffen of Bennington urges safe cycling access across Vermont. She cites 15 000 miles ridden over ten years with groups of youths and adults, urging improvements to all roads, a statewide bicycle registration to deter theft, aid recovery, and enforce safety rules, and collaboration to promote safe cycling statewide.
A reader in Bethel condemns President Nixon for energy use and wartime actions. The writer questions perquisites like jets and helicopters, accuses of false tapes and statements, and credits Congress for ending U.S. bombing in Cambodia despite Nixon.
In a response letter, Estelle Batwood objects to trapping of raccoons and deer hunting images, urging humane treatment. The editor shares an excerpt from The New York Times criticizing trapper practices, noting pain and unnecessary cruelty. The message also thanks supporters of Rutland Sisters of St. Joseph Pre-Christmas Festival and centennial year reflections.
In a tense debate over form versus substance, the White House accuses Jaworski of leaking that 18 minutes of a crucial tape were erased. The real leak reportedly came from James Doyle, hired by Archibald Cox, while Jaworski denies involvement. The piece critiques Nixon’s handling of Watergate disclosures and the ethic of public honesty.
A New England column laments an energy shortage as Thanksgiving ends with fuel limits. Gas stations run dry, deliveries paused until December, and a tank truck theft worsens fear while Washington debates crash research, conservation, and an Alaska pipeline compromise. The piece urges conservation, wood heating, smaller cars, and regional reforms to endure winter and rethink energy policy.
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