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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece rails at foreign policy faddism from Nixon and Kissinger's China focus to Moynihan's India critique. It notes scant U.S. business, visa, and scholarly presence in India, a reduced embassy staff, and policy shifts favoring Pakistan during 1971. It closes with holiday community acts and safety reminders.
The writer asks what 1975 will mean to readers noting patterns and molds of life. They argue change comes from knowing what one is rather than what one does, implying transformation requires self understanding before action. The piece explores personal identity as the key to altering life’s course.
Alma Cunningham urges readers that guidance comes from within the soul not external sources. She argues every person is their own path to truth, with life itself spiritual and unfolding through inner exploration. She asks if 1975 will bring new revelations or the same old packaging. Box 448 Putney.
An opinion piece criticizes NBC and Paramount for telecasting The Godfather during Christmas audience hours detailing graphic violence seen by millions including children. It notes promotions for Godfather Part II and mocks the holiday pairing with gore and sensational ads.
Charles E. Dewey III of Bennington writes in support of belt tightening and a Yankee make do attitude. He urges reducing town services and avoiding tax increases while preserving independence and natural surroundings.
Thanks to the Banner readers Mt Anthony Lodge 13 F and A M expresses gratitude for vast toy donations distributed to area children this Christmas. Toys of many kinds, including brand new items, were received and given away. Publicity chairman George A Eagle extends blessings and season’s greetings.
A columnist argues against testing overreaction by teachers and administrators, cites national reading declines, notes the suburban Chicago scene, and critiques a trash based teaching proposal. The piece urges returning to books as the sure path to learning. It mocks using garbage for lessons while defending books as essential.
Washington reporters recount a dramatic year marked by the Nixon tapes and escalating Watergate crisis. The narrative traces the leak, subpoenas, Rodino impeachment probes, Ford’s defense, public reaction, and Nixon’s August resignation followed by Ford’s September pardon and the ongoing trials of aides and others.
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