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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1974

Page

4

Bennington Banner Publisher Statement

The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This line provides address and publication cadence for the local newspaper.

The Banner Publishing Corporation Main Street Bennington Vermont

Incumbency power blocks public funding in Congress

The piece argues the incumbency party profits from campaign money and media access, hindering public financing proposals despite popular support. It notes high re election rates, two year terms not delivering turnover, and potential White House vetoes. It also critiques Nixon’s stance and connects oil industry profits to public relations needs amid rising prices.

Congress John W. Gardner Common Cause Republican Party Democratic Party House Representatives White House Nixon Thomas Jefferson 50 States United States

Dyslexia warning in reader letter highlights misunderstood humor

A letter to The Banner argues against mocking dyslexia in a United Mine Workers Journal quote. It explains dyslexia as a language disability, notes famous figures with the condition, and urges teachers and audiences to recognize and remediate it rather than ridicule. The piece cites local community acknowledgments and condolences from Park-McCullough House and Bennington Generals Baseball Club for Ted Ripley.

The Banner United Mine Workers Journal

Memorial renames Willow Park field for Ted Ripley

The Generals urge Bennington Parks and Recreation to name the new Willow Park baseball field Ted Ripley Field in recognition of his contributions to local baseball. The letter also notes a church and personal pleas, with broader commentary on education and language support in Vermont.

Generals Bennington

Second thoughts on Ireland’s conflict and the Provos

A reflective essay recalls a mid thirties view of the Irish rebellion and its modern echoes. It contrasts Irish history with American revolution and criticizes the Provisional IRA while noting violent acts that haunt perspectives on fundraising and activism.

Rosaleen IRA Ireland Bechme Lafayette Pulaski von Steuben Northern Ireland IRA Provisionals Iron Curtain Europe

Ford as seen by Washington reporters in 1974

A Washington interview portrait of Jerry Ford portrays him as unremarkable yet candid, cautious about Nixon, and possibly unequal to the presidency. The piece contrasts his open civility with a wary stance toward a veto‑proof Congress and large‑scale reform, noting his conservative voting record.

Washington Jerry Ford Nixon Gov. Sargent Massachusetts Wilbur Mills House Mills Sen Bentsen Texas John F. Kennedy Richard Nixon Lyndon Johnson Congress House Judiciary Committee White House Jerry Atlantic City John Dean Ford Americans For Constitutional Action

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