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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by HANNER PUBLISHING CORPORATION at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece condemns sensational journalism and pre trial bias, citing Sam Sheppard and a Vermont Sunday News call for quick execution. It also critiques rate requests by Washington Electric Cooperative and ads for all electric living, urging PSB action. Concluding notes praise NYC police generosity amid a heroin seizure by the Police Connection.
The Banner denounces Vermont Sunday News for hate baiting and calls for responsible journalism to uphold fair trial rights. It notes 97 pounds of heroin and 131 pounds of cocaine disappeared from a PD vault, with street value cited. Senators Aiken and Stafford pledge to back cuts to Vietnam funding. readers urged to support them. A letter to President Nixon protests renewed bombing in North Vietnam.
A Mt Anthony band farewell notes Mr Macaluso’s year of hard work guiding rehearsals and football appearances before leaving. The letter, signed by multiple band members, praises his dedication and impact on the Christmas concert plans. A Crescent Manor nursing home thanks Santa performer Rock Rogers for bringing holiday spirit to residents.
In a letter to the editor Jim Meranowicz of the Public Relations Committee notes discussions by the Park and Recreation Commission on operating the Community Recreation Center. The plan allows free periods of use while requiring users to cover a share of operating costs.
A Hartington Free Press article notes President Nixon's high regard for former Texas governor John Connally, contrasting Connally's charisma with Nixon's anxieties. It speculates Connally could push Kissinger from foreign affairs, shaping a possible administration shift amid Vietnam policy debates.
The passage argues Henry Kissinger may be replaced by John Connally as secretary of state, citing Connallys influence and Nixon advisers. It notes Kissingers ties to Rockefeller and Kennedy figures, while Connally advocates blunt diplomacy. Nixon's unpredictable leadership frames the shift and strained relations.
A festive poem lists neighbors colleagues and friends to whomSeasonal treats are sent including jams candies cookies and plum pudding. It names many individuals and families by surname with playful notes about gifts and year end cheer. The piece closes with well wishes and a final joke about not being Finnegan.
A chagrined rural minister, after surveying a pre holiday collection, quips for help with a sharp line. He asks the congregation to identify the real Ebenezer Scrooge, eliciting laughter and attention. A lighthearted moment reported in Americas Legion Magazine.
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