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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operated under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201, with the paper published daily except Sundays and holidays. This note outlines its mailing and publication schedule and corporate address.
A skeptical editorial contrasts Italy's mounting fiscal collapse with global stability, noting inflation near 20 percent, wage gains, and a shattered balance of payments. It laments limited foreign aid, a resigned government, evolving left gains in Sardinia, and U.S. tepid response amid calls for a worldwide fix led by Kissinger.
Tom Braden argues that public trust in the U S government has collapsed since Watergate. He cites polls showing Nixon distrust, Vietnam propaganda, and a general cynicism toward leadership. He warns that truthfulness and accountability are essential to restore confidence and warns it may take years to rebuild.
In Vermont discussions on revising the land use plan pivot from legal wrangling to practical geography. A Green Map B highlights development limitations where wells and aquifers often fail, urging reliance on soil and water engineers and the Land Capability Plan to guide planning and taxation.
The Putnam Square Cynic notes Nixon closes the Cost of Living Council and jokes on inflation while praising a Southwest Vermont supervisory board for quietly resolving a Local crisis. It endorses a plan for area principals to help curriculum, applauds Phil Viereck’s move to North Bennington, and contrasts school director salaries in nearby districts. It ends with light quips from the Boston Globe and Hartford Courant.
The excerpts quote Nixon on private enterprise versus government action, Burns warning inflation endangers freedom, Byrd criticizing Nixon on subpoenas, and Galbraith noting shifts in legal guidance from lawyers to court officers. The items reflect postwar economic and political tensions.
The essay argues that Kissinger is hailed as a miraculous figure by the press, but historians and journalists should recognize that big events result from broad social forces, not a single man. It credits Kissinger with detente while noting Timing stems from many changing factors beyond him.
A Bangor Maine motorist displayed a hand written sign on his station wagon announcing Just Divorced New wife and mother for children wanted Hank is interested United Press International The notice positions a personal appeal in a public setting and reflects post divorce life headlines from the era.
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