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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The new attorney general William B. Saxbe signals a partisan approach, likening his stance to the prior administrations. He criticizes Richardsons rule to record contacts, flags Watergate subpoena as a fishing expedition, and suggests justice will lean toward GOP friends. The piece also notes Gallup’s dim year ahead optimism and local Vermont reflections on civic gifts to North Bennington.
A Letter to the Editor questions Saturday banking in Bennington amid efforts to cut energy use. The writer notes banks already offer weekday hours and late Friday closings and suggests alternatives like Bank By Mail and night depositories. The letter hints at extra trips for bank staff as a side effect of weekend banking.
A New Jersey backer and Vermont supporters promote Vermont IDEA as a fairer town by town aid distribution. They argue it weighs resident effort and local need over property values, opposing the Miller formula and urging gradual implementation.
Pete Horton humorously surveys a nationwide rise in scapegoat blame during hard times. Vermonters differ on who the scapegoats are, from skiers to Canadians, with gas lines and politics fueling the chatter. He notes officials blame media and others, and a Hollywood tale hints at scapegoats rising to dominance before dissolving.
A detailed look at the White House freeze out practice and its impact through Alvin Snyder, a longtime White House TV liaison. The piece tracks CBS blacklisting attempts, small slights by officials, and the broader moral about power and media relations. It argues that misused authority often blinds presidents to their public image and urges cautious, responsible behavior.
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