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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece marks the 20th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and reflects on the civil rights movement's growth from 1954 to the present. It notes federal troops in desegregation battles, landmark figures, and shifts in society from resistance to gradual change, while acknowledging ongoing challenges and debates over quotas and affirmative action.
Sen Harwood announces candidacy for the U S House seat held by Rep Richard Mallory. She vows a conservative, issue oriented campaign with strong vote getting in three Vermont Senate terms. Opponents include James Jeffords and Lt. Gov John Burgess. Campaign poses a clear test of Vermont politics amid a fragmented Democratic field.
In Sweden, personal numbers link citizens to vast computer data banks. The nation debates privacy as census data, tax records, and consumer profiling move online. A 1970s backlash led to a Data Inspection Board with sweeping powers, possibly guiding future U.S. policy under similar scrutiny.
A speculative piece argues Nixon may resign by mid 1970s with timing tied to Kissinger’s Mideast peace, Ford’s position, and public sentiment. It envisions Agnew and Nixon aides signaling calm while Democrats seek slow pressure, predicting pardons and legal maneuvering to avert further indictments.
Rep Charles A. Sauer argues in a May letters page reply that Bennington’s reapportionment should keep two two member districts and one single member district. He warns splitting 400 Bennington residents with 1 400 from Bennington would risk Pownal minority representation and support keeping districts as drawn.
A vehement, sarcastic outburst targets anti Nixon supporters describing them as witch-hunters, slanderers, and sickening pack. The speaker demands they leave the President alone and retreat to distant lands, naming towns in a sweeping rebuke.
In January remarks, Danny Mills proposed granting immunity to Richard Nixon in exchange for resignation to avert national embarrassment. The idea, echoed by AFL CIO leader Meany, questions whether a Nixon presidency can yield domestic progress or credible foreign policy. The piece notes rising tensions after a subpoena defiance and cites calls for compromise as unifying support wanes.
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