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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 42 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A commentary critiques President Nixon's budget claiming a 12 billion deficit in the first year and a 6 percent rise in defense spending while proposing about 7 billion to rebuild North Vietnam. It argues domestic programs would face cuts and calls for reducing lavish perks to show true common sense.
Bennington selectmen drew criticism for recent local Housing Commission and County Regional Commission appointments. Critics urge public justification to avoid partisan perception and ensure bipartisan acceptance of planning decisions.
Dorothy Buxbaum, former MAUHS Smoking Committee chair, argues administration misrepresented student input at Mt Anthony High. She requests accurate student figures, notes meeting scheduling limits, and urges listening to students while defending the committee’s independence. Countersigned by committee members Prentiss and O'Dowd.
Bennington couple argues they did not evict Mrs Mayer, alleging she left for unpaid rent and that a front page image was misused. They deny building violations while acknowledging two code issues and claim the press framed the story. Mrs Mayer moved to an unfurnished apartment after community aid.
Mary DoranTorreyen from Manchester Center protests a Supreme Court abortion ruling, arguing life begins at conception and condemning capital punishment while urging protection for the unborn. She cites church leaders opposing the Vietnam War and calls for care options for unwanted babies.
A Wall Street Journal opinion notes the trend of renaming roles with grand titles. It questions why housewives have not seen a long overdue upgrade while other professions, from garbage workers to telephone repairers, have gained more prestigious labels.
The narrator recalls a morning of national anthem reflections after hearing Ethel Anders sing at a Nixon inauguration. He shares immigrant memories from Belgium and Germany, detailing early American steps, language barriers, and a move toward pride in living in a free country, with vivid scenes from Macy’s in New York and a long-ago journey to Cincinnati.
A retrospective piece reflects on E. Howard Hunt and his claim that all actions served his country amid the CIA’s Cold War era. It contrasts Hunt with Alger Hiss, critiques agency leadership under Hillenkotter, and notes Dulles’s attempt to steer CIA toward countering Soviet expansion while avoiding domestic political entanglements. It ends with a quip about gullible officials and a Wall Street Journal joke.
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