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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This notice outlines the newspaper’s publication schedule and address for editorial content and contacts.
On the first anniversary of the Paris cease-fire, observers note it failed to end the war or restore peace. Deaths, cease-fire violations, and ongoing North Vietnamese infiltration mark the year, while Kissinger described the accord as a face-saving exit for the United States. The Thieu regime endures aided by continued U S arms, with a proxy war continuing and political restraint likely to avoid wider reengagement.
White House aides say President Nixon has almost decided to settle his disputed income tax obligations at both federal and state levels. The move could influence public perception by showing willingness to comply with tax payments from citizens who have no choice in the matter.
Editor notes praise blood donations by Red Cross volunteers across Dorset and Manchester despite weather and time shifts. Mention Shaftsbury selectman Roy Whitman resigning after 16 years, valued for public service and taxes, critiquing bureaucratic rewards.
A reminiscence on lavish 20th century mansions, noting a Time magazine described New Jersey house with 25 rooms a 10 foot diameter tub a vast wine cellar and a moat. The author recalls Mt Desert Island and Carmel estates, the era of high taxes and shifting fortunes, and the fading era of grand country houses and their staff.
Treasury chief George Shultz warned of energy dislocation amid rising U S oil use and limited substitutes. He cited Arab oil supply uncertainties and urged planning for a protracted period of higher energy costs, while critics argued for stronger leadership from Nixon aides.
A Letter to the Editor criticizes Tom Wicker for mis describing the FCC decision on NBCs private pension program Pensions The Broken Promise Accuracy in Media filed the complaint alleging the program framed private pension plans as failing and shows influence from Congressional pension reform advocates.
The piece argues NBC aired only a single side on private pension plan legislation, breaching the FCC fairness doctrine which requires balanced coverage on controversial public issues. It cites Tom Wicker and Accuracy in Media in support of broader pro and con airtime, and questions conservative responses to Nixon era criticism.
A columnist weighs Buchanan and Nixon’s impact on conservative thought. He argues Watergate was not the core cause of trust decline, cites big government in the sixties and Warren Court rulings as factors, and criticizes Buchanan's media indictment. He questions Nixon’s grip on conservatives and calls for renewed emphasis on individual responsibility within limited government.
A letter to the Vermont Department of Agriculture from Fairfax Ayres of Shaftsbury urges action against a new leaf-chewing pest on hard rock maples. He notes spraying is forbidden by law, vows not to poison birds, and proposes spraying with bicarbonate of soda as a nonpoisonous test to deter worms and save sugar bushes.
A reader in Arlington praises Henry A. Kissinger for handling national issues while attributing Nixon with past faults, defending Kissinger as a mender of statecraft and praising Nixon for placing him in position. The letter acknowledges praise for Kissinger and calls Nixon a flawed yet pivotal figure in shaping policy.
The Miami Herald notes a Penn State survey of 280 children finds about 20 percent want to be animals like dogs or cats. Some kids dream of becoming Batman or a fairy princess, while one boy aims to become a bathtub to drink more water when grown.
Commentaries reflect on a era of rapid change as people recount how possessions and financial security vanished quickly amid sweeping ITU reforms and economic disruption. The piece probes societal impact and calls for policy scrutiny.
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