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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under the Banner Publishing Corporation. It is printed at 425 Nain Street, Donnington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial rebukes renaming the new recreation complex Sleeman Area Community Center after donor Dr Richard Sleeman. It praises donors who funded the project but argues the facility should keep a true community identity despite town funding and operation costs.
Col. Raymond C. Murray ret called for international resolve to eliminate war for common survival. He warned war is no solution, urged lasting peace within reach, and reminded listeners to remember fallen soldiers while protecting democracy and the future of a free people.
Community members are invited to Park-McCullough House in North Bennington at 8 tonight to discuss updating the area’s history beyond the battle and monument. The effort aligns with the 1977 200th anniversary and seeks personal memories and input from residents.
George R. Clay of Arlington laments Watergate era damage to reputations and families. He lists executives, officials, and supporters linked to Nixon, noting suicides, collapses, and unsettled lives, urging impeachment and accountability.
Edwards Smith questions the March Town Meeting and editorial claims about tax and reappraisal. He notes the General and Highway budgets rose while the combined tax burden seemingly increased more than expected, asking why the tax rate did not drop proportionally to the Grand List and urging clarification from The Banner.
Abraham Kalish of Accuracy in Media objects to Anthony Lewis accusing Kissinger of merely hiding bombing data. He says secrecy stemmed from protecting Prince Sihanouk and enabling interdiction of enemy supply lines in Vietnam.
A Houston Post style notice invites the public to a Thursday May 7:30 pm drug seminar at the 2nd Congregational Church Bennington. Small groups will discuss youth concerns and how to build trusted local centers of activity for teens, parents, and school personnel.
In Bethel Vermont a letter to the editor criticizes Congressman Richard W. Mallary and President Nixon over campaign fund disclosure and Watergate era tactics. The writer calls for honest enforcement of laws and removal of Nixon appointees, arguing secrecy and illegal activities threaten national security.
The piece recounts Native American acts and the capture of James Johnson and family in 1754, their march to Canada, sale to French hands, and long captivity ending with ransom. Mrs. Johnson, their infant Captive, and son faced years of hardship while the rest endured separate fates. eventual ransom, reunion, and monuments mark the tale.
The piece questions whether Richard Nixon can lead, work with Congress, and manage foreign policy amid Watergate. It cites Fulbright on constitutional balance, recalls Johnson impeachment lessons, and asks how Nixon will handle appointments, regulatory agencies, and a possible crisis. It ends with the blunt question: Can he?
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