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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner notes Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy yields a partial Egypt Israel agreement on Suez front. Dow Jones rises 16 points on news but signs of broader Mideast tensions linger as markets react and other regional players show unsettled signals.
The piece argues Kissinger may win a second peace prize if he secures durable accords in Geneva and the broader Middle East. It also analyzes the Calley conviction in Vietnam, urging reform of officer training to prevent future atrocities and condemning the environment that led to My Lai.
The IRS audits the Nixon Foundation tax return amid debate on charitable status. Vermont education leaders urge ongoing public input in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, lamenting past chairmen cutting off discussion at meetings.
In a controversial letter Joanna Kirkpatrick of Bennington College accuses Exxon of pressuring New England citizens to accept nuclear power. She cites ads on enrichment, a Richland plant, and past waste leaks, argues for wind and solar, urges protests to lawmakers, and criticizes Nixon and Sen. Aiken while calling for political change.
In Middlebury area 125 junior high students were surveyed. 99 returned forms. Most want to stay in Vermont or nearby Addison County, while 19 eye greener pastures abroad or warmer locales. Top desired jobs include farmer and nurse, with teachers and secretaries next. several aim for athletics, horse training, or trades. Few expect government or media careers, and no one cites manufacturing.
George W. Hathaway Jr. objects to Lawrence Harrington’s one sided stance on marijuana’s decriminalization. He argues alcohol is equally or more harmful and cites AMA and NCDA statements. Hathaway defends teachers’ rights to express opinions and urges broader open discussion in the community.
The piece argues Ford's Farm Bureau speech aiming to frame Nixon’s critics as persecutors backfired amid the disclosure of five erasures in an 18 minute Watergate tape. It warns the Watergate saga will keep driving political headlines, urging a low profile from allies. It also notes the speech’s potential long term divisive impact if Nixon resigns, framing a martyr narrative for Nixon.
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