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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation Located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Gerald Ford will be overwhelmingly elected vice president by the House after Senate approval. It notes Speaker Albert backs Ford to move from second in line, while acknowledging dissent from Rep. Harrington. It warns Nixon’s impeachment probe could shift if Ford is sworn in, amid unfolding White House turmoil and new questions about finances and 18 minute gap.
Vermont Governor Deane Davis urged GOP unity and loyalty to Richard Nixon this week. He defended the President against media brainwashing charges and praised leadership and campaign promises, while noting inflation and fuel concerns and suggesting national Republicans rethink backing Nixon.
The writer disputes newspaper opinions on conservation and argues against printings that depict sob sisters and uninformed conservationists. He explains leg traps used by trappers, describing method and aims, claiming high catches are avoided and animals suffer less than expected.
A Hoosick New York reader defends trapping as a Vermont life and urges opening traplines to critics. The writer argues trapping funds clothing and schooling, keeps youths away from illicit activity, and promotes humane methods while challenging anti trapping laws.
A Vermont reader urges immediate gas rationing policy, arguing the fuel shortage harms jobs, tourism, and tax revenue. He calls for freezing gasoline and fuel oil prices, prioritizing essential industries, and forming rationing boards without delay. The letter cites unemployment, housing, and rising living costs as key consequences.
The Senate’s bid for honest campaign financing failed amid a filibuster, with critics arguing the old system is a national disgrace. Reformers accuse opponents of backing the status quo to protect officeholders, while some backers contend the tactic of tying reforms to the debt ceiling was flawed. Nixon’s stance remains unclear as debate continues into 1974, with reformers and defenders alike awaiting fuller public discussion.
The narrative recounts Green Mountain Boys actions in the 1775 Quebec campaign. Seth Warner and Carlton from Montreal struck to aid St Johns, triggering British surrenders along the St Lawrence. Benedict Arnold and Montgomery led mixed forces toward Quebec, Montgomery fell, Arnold wounded, and the siege failed. Smallpox and cold shaped the campaign as Wooster sought aid. Fort Ti and the abandoned Crown Point raised frontier fears among Grants settlers.
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