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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that revenue sharing under Nixon's federalism faced liberal criticism for distributing funds to local governments with few strings. It cites spending patterns, noting most money funded capital projects and tax relief, with little allocated to social programs for the disabled, children, or the elderly. It questions liberal fears and highlights Bennington Vermont as a mixed case, while lampooning local gender discrimination in classifieds and praising VPIRG for scrutiny.
Francis Silver argues for naming the Willow Park baseball field in Bennington after Ted Ripley Memorial Field while noting community support from the Post No. 13 Generals and Jrs. He recalls Ripley’s coaching success and service on the recreation commission, urging the field to honor his contributions.
A letter praises the Bennington Lions Club for a mobile unit aid to seniors and thanks nurses for long hours. The writer recalls the club’s help in obtaining glasses and asks readers to support Vietnam veterans through H R 12628. A Burlington call to action urges telegrams to congressmen to back the GI Bill and address veteran readjustment issues.
Washington columnist argues Nixon faces confluence of Ervin committee report and Supreme Court questions on executive privilege. He warns a court ruling could halt impeachment or boost Nixon as publics grow impatient, while Congress nears key votes and revelations about the Watergate affair continue to shape historical judgment.
A column argues New Jersey should keep the honey bee as its state insect while entertaining broader ideas about other states choices. It cites Utah, Colorado, Mississippi, Texas, Vermont and Vermont's trout fly as potential options, noting tourism, public image and regional sensibilities influence picks.
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