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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The White House pushes a unilateral pause to seek a censuresolution, led by Father John McLaughlin, as a political expedient. Critics warn such a deal would mock the justice system and avoid full Senate trial while delaying decisive action on the Watergate crisis and the Watergate Seven case.
A letter to The Banner praises youth programs in Arlington and criticizes idle youth behavior. The writer notes past block dances, youth leaders in high school, and humor as leadership value. He recalls attending a June 29 wedding where the best man, a grandson or fishing pal, reveals family ties and the couple’s story.
A columnist calls Arlington neighbors to mentor displaced or restless youths, urging middle aged residents with varied skills to step in. The piece recalls a substitute teacher’s Kennedy era class and praises Charles Farrell’s plan, urging prayerful local leadership and signature letters under 200 words for publication.
In Plainfield New Jersey police move to cap chase speeds at 15 mph over the limit. The piece notes flaws including criminals not bound by speed rules and cites murders of two Plainfield officers. It criticizes legal processes and costs in New York and Hamilton County and questions justice system reforms.
The piece cautions against rushing to blame Chittenden County for highway funds, notes likely scant Vermont budgets for infrastructure, and suggests patience. Gladys Stein discusses the youth problem, arguing teens seek involvement and constructive evening activities. Arlington Constable Farrell’s proposed punishment for cemetery vandals is praised for its fit.
Washington column reviews farmer Roswell Garst role in U.S. Soviet agricultural idea exchange. It notes Garst's push for nitrogen fertilizer access and hybrid corn, the Moscow summit context, and mixed political reactions from Nixon Kissinger Fulbright Nitze and Jackson. The piece weighs risks and hopes for reducing tensions with Russia amid impeachment era politics.
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