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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Senators react to Nixon inaugural address criticizing his one man rule. Henry Jackson and bipartisanship coalition Stennis and Nelson back a resolution to curb executive privilege, threatening contempt citations for aides who refuse to testify. Critics warn Congress may be forced to challenge presidential normalization.
The Cartwright family saga concludes its 14th season and 430 episodes, leaving classic western Bonanza as a cultural touchstone. Decline blamed on syndication, Dan Blocker’s death, and Maude’s popularity, with reruns and royalties ahead for producers and actors.
A British commentator Robin Day joked about Nixon wearing a tiny enameled American flag on his lapel. The exchange with NBC's Edwin Newman amused viewers. The piece notes American sports fans turning to chess due to slow baseball action and jests about Cosell and Abzug.
A VPIRG study on Vermont dental health cites urgent care needs for 40 percent of schoolchildren and a broader epidemic in adults. It argues for a $3.5 million plan to boost access, clinics, and subsidies, but a writer questions reliance on funds, urging focus on diet and restraint over bureaucracy.
A quirky excerpt mocks marriage norms and political life. It cites Parishilly's sharp line on maintaining amateur status and a President's shadow, with Edward Nixon quoted about light and influence. A Whitehouse aide, Charles W. Coton, is noted as prepared to return to Boston for late practice.
A columnist considers New Jersey's rule allowing 16 year olds to run for school board, mocks second graders as candidates, cites ACLU lawyer Bernard Kuttnec on democratic rights, and jokes about future meetings with young members. The piece ends by noting three-member boards may struggle to conduct business if meetings run late.
Letters urge passage of H.138 and H.3 to empower state attorneys to enforce consumer protection laws across counties. Critics note current limits under the attorney general and local staff shortages, calling for broader access to redress and stronger local government. Citizens urged to contact legislators to push action.
To the Editor the author cites a five year plan from the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals urging states to avoid new prisons and develop community based options instead. The commission also recommends allowing inmate free speech and promotes correctional progress.
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