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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont state Forests and Parks eyes Lake Shaftsbury for acquisition to bolster water recreation and tourism. The James family has long owned the lake, which could become a ready-made state park with public access, dodging private development and preserving boating swimming and fishing options.
The Nixon administration faces a crisis as continued refusal to release presidential tapes linked to Watergate may erode public trust. New documentary evidence challenges executive privilege claims, potentially proving or disproving John Dean's allegations and altering the committee’s stalemate. If not disclosed, the president bears responsibility for the unfolding crisis.
The senator explains support for the Alaska North Slope oil and gas pipeline bill, notes concern over judicial overreach on environmental review, and critiques rejecting a Canada route. He cites New England heating oil vulnerability, inventories, and calls for a comprehensive national energy policy to avert winter shortages and high prices.
In Vermont, tourism operators along Lake Champlain face sharp revenue declines as persistent rain and publicity dampen travel. Farms and campgrounds report half the visitors, with inns and stores seeing sparse clientele. Some owners remain hopeful, noting July strength or good August reservations, while others consider selling.
A reflective essay argues Nixon erred by embracing private taped records of White House conversations. It condemns turning presidential hearings into a public archive, warns of eavesdropping culture, and urges a public disposal of the tapes to restore confidentiality and trust.
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