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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Addressed to 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, the paper operates as a local daily news outlet serving the Bennington area.
Two local groups in Bennington prepare meetings to address drug and alcohol abuse. The council on alcohol abuse convenes tonight at 7 30 while a separate drug council may form at Second Congregational Church.
The Agnew insurance plan becomes a focal issue as critics warn Nixon may be shielded by having Spiro Agnew as vice president. Histories show vice presidents rising to the presidency, with Coolidge and Truman examples, influencing Dems and Republicans about Nixon's fate and Agnew's potential impact.
A letter to the editor from Mt Anthony Jr High School officials and district leaders condemns the newspaper’s coverage of principal Worden’s resignation on June 4 1973. The signatories include the Mt Anthony School Board administrators and union reps noting Mr Worden’s long tenure and urging fair reporting.
Israel’s barometer on Watergate shows fair while officials debate Nixon’s fate. Abba Eban and Golda Meir navigate renewed White House trust, seeking firm U S backing and assurance on energy and movement freedoms. Rabin’s ties annoy Democrats, complicating Israel’s need for Congressional support. The crisis tests Israel’s Washington representation and the Nixon era alliance.
The Banner reports the removal of Mt Anthony Junior High School principal amid ongoing public interest. The paper notes the incident was handled discreetly compared with past rumors, reflecting local debates about journalistic coverage and accountability in a tense community.
A reader letter defends candor in reporting adverse facts about public figures, especially when children are affected. It argues newspapers should print the full truth despite censure, criticizing hypocritical calls to cover up and contrasting with private misbehavior in less scrutinized groups.
A lengthy reminiscence warns of the loss of the Elvis memorial avenue planted in 1932 beside North Bennington road. The article laments tree removal, a missing memorial tablet, and the broader transformation of Main Street and surrounding land into roadways, noting community efforts by the Bennington Garden Club and concerns for habitat, displacement, and future replanting.
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