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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner publishes daily with exclusions for Sundays and holidays. The paper operates from 424 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201 under Banner Publishing Corporation.
The Manchester community shows scant public commentary on the police officer matter as Dorset and Woodford residents press for investigations. A Tuesday Selectmen meeting saw critical letters disappear from the agenda and Chairman Clyde Bryant Jr. end discussions abruptly while observers nearby left, highlighting timidity and politically charged tensions in town affairs.
The piece argues a six year presidential term would remove incumbency advantages but worsen inflexibility and potential for party manipulation. It warns of enduring control and calls for strong campaign finance laws to address root issues.
The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, once well funded with offices in Washington, has collapsed its grand plans. It vetoed a $1.5 billion park and world’s fair concept, hiring costly consultants instead. The Nixon administration objects as federal support narrows to small state grants, leaving a muted national observance for 1976.
The Rutland Social Security office denies any free money promises in a Moneyaworth promotion. The ad asserts benefits vary by office and that publisher Ralph Ginzburg collects Social Security, both of which are false. The FTC and New York AG are reviewing. The booklet imitates a government pamphlet, while genuine SSA literature is freely available from the Rutland office and local post offices.
Massachusetts Attorney General eyes suit over who writes the Pittsfield bypass environmental impact statement. The move could influence the Vermont Route 7 injunction dispute as judges weigh federal versus state control and potential three state four lane corridor plans.
A reader argues the Mt. Anthony Board erred by appointing a successor to Elizabeth King without a special election. The writer supports one voter one vote and districting to prevent overrepresentation by small areas. The letter condemns limited voting power and urges electoral reform.
The letter argues voters backed a closed district election and a board choice, then blocked further selections. It criticizes a $3 million budget as generous yet aims for more academic focus and opposes open campus and consolidation. Writer cites Ray Murray and Dr Sleeman, alleging influence by doctors.
A Windham County judge blocked approval of a 170 unit condominium project, prompting warnings that Act 250 protections may falter. The piece urges public support to keep urban-style development out of rural areas and cautions about pollution, water and service strains, urging better enforcement and planning.
In Washington amid Watergate commentary the piece questions whether scandal obsession erodes judgment. It weighs Kissinger’s wiretap disclosures, Haig’s testimony, and Nixon’s leaks defense, arguing that blanket accusations threaten accountability and public stigma.
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