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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Mrs. Fabian W. Kunzelmann urges Dec 15 as Bill of Rights Day to honor George Mason and the U.S. Bill of Rights. She laments Nixon era abuses of executive power, calls for strong adherence to rights like peaceful assembly free speech press and equal protection to restore decency.
A letter criticizes the presidency of Richard Nixon, arguing that the public must judge leaders through democracy. It condemns Nixon's actions and calls out his retaliation against opponents, warning that cynicism could undermine the nation if not held to account. The piece asserts that the president bears responsibility for guiding the country through war and ethics.
The Bangkok Post letter criticizes the Watergate era and President Nixon, arguing the US cannot introspect, condemning the leadership and congressional inaction. It asks what ails America as the world watches toward potential impeachment and domestic turmoil amid missing tapes and conflicting denials.
A biting critique questions American democracy under Nixon. It argues the government is rotten, asserting presidents and vice presidents exploit power for personal gain while the public grows numb to scandal. The piece blames citizens for tolerating corruption and reflects on media indifference and societal moral decline.
Tim Powers reports a fanciful account of a one month old infant named Candor said to be born in the White House and to have died shortly after birth. The piece catalogs a string of sensational, unverified claims linking the child to Watergate era figures, political plots, and a mock memorial.
Readers discuss the poll tax amid recent court actions and proposed exemptions. Vermont Legal Aid attorney Bill Dorsch won a temporary injunction blocking Westminster from collecting the tax for four clients who claim due process failures in added names. A separate Supreme Court case questions nonpayment linkage to driving licenses while lawmakers drift toward repeal.
Putney representative Jordan D Cole reports on Rep Peter Joseph Island Pond introducing a poll tax revision. The bill renames the tax to head tax, allows local option by towns, separates rate from property tax, and repeals the statewide old age tax, with state revenue potentially falling by about a million dollars. Local control and collection mechanics are debated amid party dynamics.
Arlington reader Rock R Rogers argues against public judgment of others over political differences. He condemns self appointed judges who condemn Nixon and impeachment calls, urging forgiveness and humility. He cites Jesus urging forgiveness and warns judgment harms the judge as well.
A Vermont notice urges Dec 15 as Bill of Rights Day and recalls the 1791 enactment of the first ten amendments. It highlights George Mason as the architect of liberties such as free speech assembly worship and protection from harassment and unjust trials. The message calls readers to pause and read the Bill of Rights.
A Christmas verse sending greetings to many neighbors and friends in a local community. The poem lists names from Mildred Peeler to Henry and Pat, and includes wishes for health, cheer, and practical needs like gas, oil, and coal as the season's cheer continues.
Gore Vidal and St George push sensational theories about Watergate, Wallace, and CIA power, but offer little reporting or evidence. The piece argues Harper’s and The New York Review of Books blur fiction with criticism, eroding public trust in editors to vet claims.
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