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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece warns against rushing to judge South Vietnamese refugees, recalling a decade of invasion, bombing, and coercive aid from the United States. It questions the promises of future support, the authority behind them, and the moral implications of current attitudes toward those fleeing the conflict.
The piece argues that the U S owes gratitude and aid to Vietnamese refugees, despite disquiet about crime. It also criticizes Vermont’s new Transportation Agency leadership, urging a broader approach beyond highways and urging a capable head for integrated planning. It references Watergate era tax issues to illustrate accountability.
Montpelier executive secretary argues NEPA reform bills aim to clarify federal guidance and participation in environmental statements. He cites Vermont Route 7 segmentation issues, supports H.R. 3130, and notes court interpretations across circuits would be aligned by the measure. He warns against equating jobs with environmental quality and urges targeted, uniform policy.
A travel essay contrasts Vermont with West Virginia, detailing scenery, towns, Economy and differences. It notes rural politics, highways, hospitality, and the coal‑driven economy while offering vivid impressions of towns like Harper’s Ferry Clarksburg and Charleston along with observations on education maps and public life.
The piece argues Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr aims to curb state bureaucracy with frugal governance while facing a powerful civil service and special interests. It reviews two books on presidential accountability post Watergate, Ted Sorensen’s critique of weak executive power and Richard Nathan’s call for reform, linking them to Brown’s California challenge and Ford’s Washington stance.
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