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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Ray S. Cline testified before a Senate subcommittee that Congress must strengthen its erratic and perfunctory control of the CIA. He advocates a joint House Senate national security committee with an intelligence subcommittee to ensure responsible congressional oversight and prevent protective complacency among watchdogs.
Manchester town leaders pledged 2500 toward a bikeway and footpath as part of the area bicentennial plans, while Bennington reflects on its own historical ties. The Banner notes oil price news and a Las Vegas visit by Saudi princes, then highlights Bob Williams tutorial program and volunteer tutors expanding educational access across the region.
Local readers are urged to help Joe and Babs Schneider who shelter about 60 dogs at their Buckland home. After 20 years of self funded care the couple face uncertainty as illness and finances threaten the rescue, charging a modest adoption fee to cover care.
In a stark critique from the Ellsworth American, the writer argues Richard Nixon normalised invading privacy and lying to the public. The piece contrasts past presidents’ missteps with Nixon’s perceived pattern of deliberate deception, noting doctored transcripts and ongoing public memory of his name. The anecdote from Maine underscores enduring skepticism toward leaders.
The Nation assesses Nelson Rockefeller as a potential vice president amid doubts about Ford’s capability to lead. Critics argue Rockefeller’s hawkish history on nuclear testing and foreign policy questions, and wonder if his influence could reshape the administration or future presidential prospects. The piece warns Congress risks letting major lines of inquiry go unexamined.
Barbie Benton says Hefner would be a good politician because he wants everyone happy and to end slums while spending money for all. The quote appears in Family Weekly. The piece also recalls Rev. Phillip Berrigan criticizing war spending and a postal rate note from Amarillo News.
The piece argues Act 250 should steer landowners to best use, cites International Paper’s Stratton Mountain pulpwood plan as a test case, and praises corporate restraint over development. It notes clear cutting limits, forest protection zones, and road practices, asserting forestry improves stand quality and habitat while protecting streams and the Long Trail.
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