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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1974
Page
5
Harry J. Cole proprietor of Hotel Bennington says the blaze possibly started in chimneys and swept through the second and third floors destroying the structure. He estimates damages around 50 000 dollars. New Year's ice and sleet created dangerous travel conditions on area roads.
The New Republic essay argues that an energy shortage will hit the United States hard and strain government credibility. It compares fuel restrictions to a harsh winter and notes how heating needs expose inequality. Representative Charles Rangel criticizes perceived double standards in presidential travel and sacrifice.
The almanac notes a volatile year with political fights and energy worries. It cites President Nixon calling for a 40 mile per hour limit, mass weather events, and strong partisan battles as the nation navigates inflation, fuel shortages, and public discontent. It also highlights sports moments like the Celtics beating the Knicks and a Watergate era context shaping public events across the year.
Washington assesses the pool of potential successors to Kissinger as national security adviser. Names include Al Haig, Helmut Sonnenfeldt, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Anthony Lake, Richard Allen, Ed Hamilton, Richard Holbrooke, Winston Lord, Ben Read, Henry Owen, Richard Neustadt, Dorothy Fosdick, Don Rumsfeld, and others. The piece argues the next adviser should avoid eclipsing the president and focus on steady, trust-building leadership.
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