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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201, outlining its establishment and printing operations.
Vermont voters watch a budding 1976 campaign as Sen. Robert Stafford forms Bob Stafford Volunteers with Elbert Moulton heading the effort for a six year term. Gov. Thomas Salmon hints at a challenge, while both candidates face calls to focus on state needs rather than electioneering.
The article reports Edward H. Levi's sworn testimony before a House subcommittee revealing Hoover used private files for blackmail and fed salacious material to presidents. It argues this undermines Hoover's reputation, urges stronger checks on the FBI chief, and recalls Lord Acton's warning on power.
A Manchester Center reader urges Congress to redirect funds from nuclear power to clean energy sources such as wind direct solar and ocean thermal. The letter cites nuclear waste disposal concerns and calls on readers to contact legislators and join petitions, listing a contact number for interested residents.
A rare Ross's Gull was spotted Sunday near Newburyport Massachusetts where the Merrimack River meets the Atlantic. Reported to have never been seen before outside Siberia or Alaska, the small gray gull with a rosy chest has bird watchers optimistic for spring sightings and draws interest rivaling historic local lore.
March 6, 1975 marks the 900th birthday of Michaelangelo Buonarroti. The note chronicles his life from Caprese to Florence, his patronage under Lorenzo de Medici, works in Rome and Florence, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Moses, David, Julius II tomb, Medici Chapel, defense of Florence, and poetic pursuits with Cavalieri and Vittoria Colonna, ending with the Last Judgment.
A Shaftsbury resident writes to The Banner praising Merton R Snow Sr for 12 years of town service. The letter credits his long hours, steady town focus, and role in restoring budgetary order, noting a 5 percent budget rise as prudent given today’s economy. The writer emphasizes gratitude and that service is not for money.
A letter to the Editor from North Bennington thanks voters for turnout last Tuesday and praises democracy. The writer, a history teacher, recounts the effort behind the election, thanks workers, his wife and children, and asserts the power lies with the people. Mention of Pauline Chapel dates and Michaelangelo references appear in a separate note from Arlington.
In Montpelier the legislature nears votes on four lane highway limits, nuclear plant approvals, campaign finance financing, and a state land use plan. A public questionnaire by Sen. William Doyle seeks views on energy, taxes, services, waste disposal, transportation, and planning, with copies available at The Banner for return to the Statehouse.
On the thirteenth anniversary of his solo earth orbit, Senator John Glenn muses about future goals including a possible presidential bid and the prospect of serving as Vice President. He discusses seeking an pledged or unpledged Ohio delegation and the politics of the Democratic convention.
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