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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1973
Page
2
Bennington Banner appears as a daily except Sundays and holidays publication issued by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial lauds Archibald Cox as the ideal chief prosecutor for Watergate work. It stresses his impeccable legal credentials, independence, and long experience in Washington, arguing he can resist political interference and shed light on a complex crisis. The piece notes the daunting scope and the need for trusted leadership.
In a humorous note on energy woes, a new "Char barbecue" uses electricity to mimic charcoal grilling. The gadget promises outdoor use with a long cord, appealing to affluent suburbanites despite a price over $25 and critics sighing at modern convenience.
An editor mocks daytime viewers for consuming Watergate hearings with melodramatic framing. The piece jokes about adding a title and musical cues to turn the hearings into a television soap sold to sponsors.
In 1964 Richard Nixon argued for privacy rights before the Supreme Court in a case against Time Inc. and Hill about coverage of the Desperate Hours play. The court’s 54 ruling favored press freedom over privacy, a stance Nixon later critiqued. The piece argues for renewed focus on balancing intrusion and privacy, urging a White House privacy conference and broader reforms beyond election processes.
The city weighs two theories about Watergate. Theory one blames bright young amateurs and old pros for a disastrous plan, with Nixon denying staff involvement. Theory two argues Nixon trusted aides and politics, suggesting he knew of a cover up and discussed exit strategies with Haldeman Ehrlichman and Colson.
In a mixed season on the mountain birds arrive sparingly with chickadees still at feeders. A Vermont Writers League conference at Manchester sparked reflections on shorthand, self publishing, and Vermont literature as speakers from UVM and authors discussed publishing challenges and the new book Literature of Vermont.
Lawrence Hill of Cannon Knoll Manchester Depot argues against congestion and traffic impact from a proposed tennis and swim club site on Route 77. He questions the need for a large facility, notes other developments, and urges weighing tax benefits and public access while supporting Mr Noe but warning of risks if plans fail.
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