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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1975
Page
5
Looking Back notes sponsorship of a new Bennington County Symphonic Society directed by Franz Carl Lorenz of Arlington. Also reported are local fishing trophy, insect outbreak, business moves, an electric accident hero, and historical milestones from 1832 to 1941.
A 1975 overview notes the gun lobby opposed to universal handgun registration while city leaders and police push stronger controls. President Ford rejects federal registration, Levi proposes a high-crime area ban as a compromise, and Chicago Mayor Daley argues for banning Saturday night specials amid high handgun murders and racial disparities.
Lawmakers weigh the value of commemorative days as only three pass this year amid claims the practice wastes legislative time and money. About 40 such bills reach approval yearly, with printing costs around 50 thousand dollars. Rep Patricia Schroeder leads a push to hand the matter to the President's Budget Office, though opposition and political constraints stall action.
The writer urges a sober look at the Cambodian seizure of the Mayaguez arguing the piracy charge was debatable under international law. They question Cambodia’s motives and note a lack of peaceful diplomacy before a rapid military option, citing Cambodia’s offer to return the ship and crew.
The text critiques Ford's Mayaguez action, noting missteps, losses, and international backlash. It contrasts U.S. perception with global reactions, accusing policy elites of violent overreach and political motives. It also discusses House rules on commemorative resolutions and potential Senate action amid holiday proposals.
A critical portrait of Jimmy Connors as a talented yet controversial figure in American tennis. The piece contrasts his brash style with historic views of the sport, critiques the sport’s commercialization, and questions the political and cultural impact of pro tennis and its mega-money events. It references Namath, Williams, Riordan, Kramer, and Brundage, noting large sums earned and the sport’s spectatorship.
In a lighthearted note the Burlington Free Press and The Indianapolis News reference a busy period for marble manufacturers as people lose or misplace marbles. The quip about forgetting troubles with tight shoes adds a playful aside about daily mishaps.
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