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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A critical editorial accuses Governor Salmon of double standards on energy saving. It argues his call for Vermonters to lower thermostats contrasts with his continued use of a gas guzzling limousine, claiming his stance would be credible only if he personally sacrificed. The piece links collective sacrifice rhetoric to political self-interest and warns of a harsh winter if leaders set weak examples.
The Paris accords promised freeing political prisoners in South Vietnam, but about 100000 remain jailed under President Thieu. U S documents reportedly show Washington helped build the police system and torture apparatus. Thieu promises 3500 releases, leaving 96500 imprisoned. U S Congress is urged to press for civil liberties amid concerns over Phoenix killings and CIA involvement.
The piece recalls a 20-occupations poll where politicians ranked near bottom, just ahead of used-car salesmen. Repeats the exercise to show politicians again near the bottom in recent results.
A Letter to the Editor argues picking your own apples often costs more than buying picked fruit. It cites prices at local orchards and stores, noting hidden costs from packing, containers, and storage. The writer favors store bought or orchard run options for better value and a true bushel of honest fruit.
Two Irish visitors return home praising Vermont and Wilmington hospitality. They highlight kindness from Fred Lake of the Old Red Mill and Wee Moran, thank all who helped, and say they hope to return to Vermont. The Mall Sligo Ireland notes letters are welcome with signatures and addresses.
Norton Lake argues for honesty as Vermont electricity rates rose 11.8 percent in 1971 and 12.7 percent in 1972, with a proposed 13.7 percent increase. He compares these to wage and welfare rises, noting a $2 monthly change for 460 kilowatts and criticizing public figures for alleged misinformation.
The piece argues that Allende's socialist reforms and MIR actions led to economic collapse, land seizures, and foreign opposition, while noting U.S. and Kremlin views and CIA denials. It mocks Chilean democracy and cites Sam Goldwyn on democracy phrase.
Washington essay describes Spiro Agnew as a polished conservative figure whose harsh attacks on protesters contrasted with a looming impeachment crisis for Nixon and Agnew. The piece notes investigations, court limits, and implied succession talk involving John Connally, suggesting a constitutional struggle and uncertain public consent.
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