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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
In a historic moment Nixon becomes the second U.S. president subpoenaed, following Jefferson. The piece contrasts Nixon’s stance with past presidents, suggesting political pressure and public opinion may shift as the Watergate inquiry intensifies.
The piece argues Nixon would have faced a different electoral result before the White House tapes dispute and questions his handling of the crisis. It portrays growing public distrust and suggests he faces a likely fall from power, with blame shifting as the situation worsens.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks voted at its Chicago convention to remove the whites only clause from its bylaws after 105 years. Maine court rulings and state liquor license laws are driving similar moves in Massachusetts and other states, pressuring lodges to drop racial discrimination to stay afloat.
In a spirited Senate hearing scene, the 76-year-old Sam Ervin is lauded for his plain English, constitutional recall, and steadfast integrity. The piece notes his eloquence, old-style Southern manner, and leadership as a voice of American values amid the Nixon era. It highlights how his demeanor and method educate both the current and next generations.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded lifetime membership to Frank Wills, the security guard who first detected the Watergate burglars and alerted authorities. Advocates credit him with helping expose the scandal, urging broader accountability for those in power to have done their jobs in upholding the law.
A writer analyzes a changed bird population and summer guests at Skylark, noting sparse wintering and a shift in birds such as goldfinches and warblers. The piece recounts a stray cat issue, humane concerns, and neighborly visits, concluding that seasonal vacationers shape country living and social ties.
A sharp critique accuses top U S leaders of deliberate deception over Cambodia in 1969 70. It charges the Pentagon State Department and White House with falsifying raids and masking bombings to protect strategic aims and Nixon’s image, urging accountability.
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