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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
A critical column portrays President Nixon as using edited tapes to mislead Congress and the public. It attacks Nixon’s morality and displays strong language about political deceit and the nation’s youth.
A columnist notes federal budget items totaling 304 billion dollars include 20000 to study Central American toad calls 70000 to classify Indo Australian ants 20000 to study Polish Zlotnika pigs and 6000 to observe Polish frogs bid. Los Angeles got 121000 to extend migrant aid on freeways. The piece argues these stray studies waste taxpayer money and won’t change habits.
The piece argues the Watergate era documents, allegedly from the White House, are implausible and inconsistent with Nixon’s image as a cautious, principled leader. It questions why Nixon would publish incriminating material, cites public mistrust, and suggests a possible mistake in the tapes and accompanying records.
The Vermont office in Montreal reports rising French queries and notes many Canadians now expect bilingual service. Rita Starr, Vermont's Montreal representative since 1968, says fluency aids business there, with Expo 67 and upcoming Montreal Olympics shaping demand.
A reader recalls the late George Foucher known as Georgie Hogan, praising his small frame yet determined spirit. The letter reflects on loss, memory, and the enduring presence of a beloved father in the Bennington community.
A daughter recalls her father carrying a leather barber tools bag to hospitals nursing homes and shut ins for years. He helped whenever needed even without pay. The narrative notes he and his brother Gaston moved to Bennington in 1901 and were involved in many town affairs.
A letter to the editor questions Liberty Union and its motives in criticizing the New England Telephone Co. It argues NET Co. offers strong benefits and dismisses AT T tax and ownership claims, while warning that assaults on large firms threaten the economy and imply socialist aims.
A 10 year old was targeted by a firecracker while biking home from Little League on Silver Street near Grandview. The thrower is unknown. the incident highlights that firecrackers are illegal and warns residents in the Silver Grandview area to avoid them.
To the Editor the Sound of Music presented by Arlington Memorial High School earned high praise. The production on April 26 and 27 delighted students teachers parents and patrons. Musical director Joe Godfrey led a talented group through a superb evening of entertainment.
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