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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece debates a possible 5 to 10 cent rise in the federal gas tax tied to inflation control and deficit reduction. It notes political risks, the need to restrict highway funding use, and the regressive impact on the poor, while proposing a horsepower tax as a fairness mechanism to curb gas guzzlers.
The piece notes a fatal TU-144 crash near Paris and contrasts it with the U S refusal to fund a domestic supersonic program. It argues the incident weakens supporters of Concorde and strengthens opponents of costly SST ventures in the United States without praising tragedy.
The Windham County George Washington's Birthday cross-country ski tour race is canceled after achieving its goal of boosting interest in the sport. About 1,100 skiers joined last February. Sponsors including John Caldwell, Eric G W Barradale, and Stephen Greene called for smaller races, noting site, parking, and crowd challenges.
An opinion piece skewers Ron Yaegler and Disneyland ties, mocking evasive statements as operable lies. It suggests fear and coercion in political culture, noting a youth facing harsh consequences and criticizing press and public figures for manipulation.
A reflective critique contrasts White House connections with real consequences like courtrooms and imprisonment. It notes the strain of personal life, legal risk, and public scrutiny, warning against political overconfidence and family impact. The piece comments on aging, parenting choices, and political participation.
New York figures Agnew and Sen. Gurney urge a rapid wrap up of the Watergate subversion probe, but the piece argues that ending the investigation would harm democracy. It questions Nixon's cooperation, calls for exposing all facts, and urges scrutiny of executive power and the presidency.
A column argues that leaks by reporters like Jack Anderson jeopardize national security and foreign policy, urging safeguards to protect sources. It cites Pearson and Ellsberg, comparing journalism’s intrusion to espionage, and questions whether individual rights outweigh collective security.
The writer defends describing Bilsbore as emotionally disturbed noting he underwent psychiatric treatment. It argues the condition relates to mental health care rather than physical ailments.
Washington diary recalls a 1970s clash of power amid the new FBI fortress on 9th Street. Nixon outlines plans for a covert policing unit later known as the plumbers, while Hoover era authority weds with White House secrecy. The article reflects disorganized efforts, security fears, and ongoing political conflict surrounding the FBI and Watergate era.
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