Silence and Politics In Watergate Wiretap Case Editorial
The piece argues that a conspiracy of silence surrounds the Watergate burglary and wiretapping scandal. It notes plea deals by five of seven defendants and discusses possible future disclosures from Senate investigations led by Sen. Ervin. It warns against the erosion of electoral integrity if such activities are normalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
G. Gordon Liddy
Finance Committee
James W. McCord Jr
John J. Sirica
Federal District Court
Bernard L. Barker
Nixon
Barker
Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
North Carolina
Vermont dental care program costs and failed health spending
A Banner story criticizes sprawling health care programs in Vermont as costly and ineffective. It cites a proposed $3 million state dental program for children and a nearly $1 million federal grant to Vermont Health Systems Inc. that yields little return, arguing funds would better serve actual dental care for thousands of youngsters and warning of future health problems from neglected teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Vermont Health Systems Inc
Watergate espionage reshapes American politics and trust
Washington lawmakers confront the Watergate scandal as Howard Hunt and others confess to burglary and wiretapping. The case questions who funded and ordered the operation and underscores the spread of espionage tactics into political campaigns, forcing heightened security for offices nationwide and renewed public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
C.la
Cuban Bay of Disaster
Hunt and Company
Democratic
Edmund Muskie
George McGovern
Clumay
Congress
Mt Anthony School Board election fuels resident gripe
Editor notes a resident complains about the February 27 Mt Anthony Union School Board election and lack of breath between state elections and Town Meeting. The paper praises the Norshaft Lions plan for a comprehensive North Bennington park and recreation area, predicting steady completion given their track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union
North
Bennington
Norshaft Lions
Welccome
North Village
Vermonters seek Industry over Parasite Real Estate Critique
In a Vermont letter to the editor, residents argue against perceived out-of-state money driving local business while praising environmental-consistent industry. They urge capital growth policies and express concern over real estate investment patterns and local sentiment. A second letter defends individuals facing court scrutiny, lamenting public misrepresentation and vows action if harmed, highlighting personal dignity and legal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buanesi
Bennington
Vermont
Dorset
Realitara
Protest against rising utility rates in Vermont
A letter from Sernard Sanders urges Vermont residents to oppose 20 percent phone rate and 9 percent electric rate increases sought by New England Telephone Company and Green Mountain Power Co. He calls for petitions and Public Service Board hearings across Bennington Brattleboro Burlington Rutland and St Johnsbury, with protest meetings planned. The appeal highlights corporate salaries and seeks economic relief for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballor
State of
Vermont
Green Mountain Power Co
Public Service Board
New England Telephone Co
Vermont Public Service Board
Martha Abbott
Underhill
Bennington
Brattleboro
Burlington
Rutland
Caledonia County
St. Johnsbury
Sernard Sanders
Maple St
Bennington Calls for Town Conservation Commissioners
A Vermont editorial urges decentralizing environmental power to towns with environmental conservation officers and town conservation commissions. It argues local boards and residents must back new structures, outlining support from the Vermont Natural Resources Council and state agencies, and naming practical aids from UVM and federal EPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Deane Davis
Thomas Salmon
Davis
Conservation Commission
Vermont Natural Resources Council
Vermont Extension Service
Bennington
John Page
Morrill Hall
UVM
Natural, Resource’ Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Besmington County
Arlington
Fish and Game, Forests and Parks, Recreation, Health, and the Water Resources
Department of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency
I Remember the Anthem and the Pope Visit
Francis J. Sweeney reflects on his singing career and memories from Holy Cross to Symphony Hall, the coronation year, Lily Pons, Ireland’s fight for nationhood, Pope Paul VI’s New York visit, and the Star Spangled Banner at Yankee Stadium. The piece blends personal voice with national moments and ends noting the Boston Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Sweeney
New York Times
Chestnut Hill
Mass
Holy Cross
Glee Club
Bescon Hill
Symphony Hall
Overstas
Lily Pons
Domremy
Paul VI
New York
Paul
General Assembly
United Nations
Yankee Stadium
Myself
America
Dunwoodle Seminary Chor
Archbishop Sheen
Prince
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Bennington Banner
Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Washington
Democratic Party
Republic
Howard Hunt Jr
White House
Central Intelligence
Frank Sturgis
Norfolk
Cuba
Farler
Franklin Roosevelt
U.S
Simca
Virgilio R. Gonzales
Gonzales
Sirica
Ate
Sen. Sam
Ervin
Fischetti
North Vetam
Mia
David Tripp
Chapel Road
Tee Basser
Banner
Gloria Campbell
Marilyn Holland
Frank
Francis Sweeties, Sr
Roscon College
David Niven
Texas
Niven
Boston Globe
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