Looking Back At Vermont News And Milestones
The notice recalls J Goodall Hutton’s nomination for Socialist governor by Bennington delegates at the state convention held at the Girls Club. It notes local convictions for gambling and a $25 fine, a robbery at Theodore H Thomas’s office with $500 stolen and insured, the South Street information booth season ending with 3500 registrants, and promotions at Ben-Mont Papers. It also covers forest protection talks in Montpelier, Elks National Newspaper Week, a 50th anniversary at H T Cushman Mfg Co, highway relocation plans by the Bennington Planning Commission, teacher aides funded at the Bennington Graded School District, and the Dewey property option near Stark Street Extension. Historical notes include 1903 World Series in Boston, Ford Model T in 1908, James Meredith at Ole Miss in 1962, and 1972 USS Newport incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Goodall Hutton
Bennington
Socialist Party
Girls’ Club
Edward Jones
Granville
Reid LeFevre
Dorset
Bondville Fair
Theodore H. Thomas
Cone Building
South Street
James S. Oatman
County St
Ben- Mont Papers, Inc
Daniel C. Hurlbut
Gibson
Mortimer R. Proctor
Montpelier
Vermont
Bennington Lodge
Boston
Pittsburgh
Henry Ford
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Uss
Newport
Vietnam
Ron Nessen: New man in the hotseat
Washington reporters assess Ron Nessen as the new presidential press secretary citing easier start than Jerry terHorst and the need for candor. They warn the role remains extremely tough, with truthfulness and relationships with the President crucial to survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Jerry terHorst
Roscoe Drummond
Hearst
William Theis
Jerry Ter Horst
Ron
Joseph Kraft
White House
Kraft
Perjury in high places and the multi president view
A political column argues that Kissinger and Haig shield a plural presidency in Watergate. It accuses officials of perjury and blames the Senate probe as a whitewash while alleging FBI involvement and conflicting testimonies. It notes Haig’s $200,000 private offer and criticizes the notion that the President is more than one man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Haig
Bill
Kissinger-Haig
White House
J. Edgar Hoover
John Mitchell
F.B.I
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dr. Kissinger
Special Prosecution Force
Leon Jaworski
al Haig
Safire
San Clemente
Rockefellers
The Cream Sinks to Bottom in Kennedy Withdrawal
Washington based interview discusses Ted Kennedy's withdrawal from the 1976 presidential race and its impact. Analysts suggest Kennedy’s exit may expose weaknesses among remaining Democratic candidates while allowing lesser contenders to rise. The pundits note historical cases where strong early contenders faltered against Republicans, warning that the field remains unsettled as the primary race evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luigi V. Populi
Kennedy
White House
McGovern
Nixon
Jack Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Ted Kennedy
Allende press crackdown noted by critics and press
Washington letter and Wall Street Journal reports detail Chile under Allende press pressure and censorship. Government advertising and price controls squeezed El Mercurio, presses were sold to the state, and radio and TV outlets faced license revocation or control. Critics argue Allende sought to destroy opposition media, while supporters dispute the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wicker
Allende
Chile
Ford
Wicker
Congress
Wall Street Journal
el Mercurio
Journal
Washington
la Verdad
Radio Balmaceda
Communist Federation of Labor Unions
Radio Agricultura
Santiago
Los Angeles
Radio Minerva
Valparaiso
Catholic University
M.I.A
UCS the friend in need in Bennington County appeal
A volunteer drive by United Counseling Service of Bennington County invites Bennington residents to donate to the annual fund. The agency, supported by UCS Board controls and federal and state funds, runs programs for elderly and children, plus efforts against alcoholism and drug abuse, offering aid to those in need and improving community well-being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
United Counseling Service of
Bennington County Inc
UCS Board of Trustees
UCS
New store praised in town by UCS leaders
In a letter to The Banner, Bennington of UCS urges support for the opening of Mr. Luksis new shop Tzains Luksis, praising its canopy and attractive presence while urging residents not to censor or discourage. Charles G. Bennett signs as UCS board president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Luksis
Ranch or Two Story Homes in Real Estate Choice
Realtor Hoisington notes two basic home types ranch and two story. Ranch offers single floor living but needs more lot space and higher base cost per square foot. two story saves foundation area and can lower construction cost per square foot. National trend favors one story despite cost factors.
Banner urged policy on reporting District Court events
A letter requests The Banner to publish age and full local addresses for court entrants to prevent embarrassment when two people share a name. The writer notes Bennington’s small community and urges clearer identification in court reports, citing incomplete ages or addresses in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Bennington District Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelsen
Robert Boyd
Knight Newspapers
Peter Lisagor
Chicago Daily News
Mr. Boyd
Mel Elfin
Newsweek
The
Press
Theis
Christian Science Publishing Society
William Safire
N.Y
Times News Service
Kissinger- Haig
Fulbright
NATO
Haig
Ehrichman
Mr. Haldeman
Hoover
Henry
William Sullivan
Messrs. Kissinger
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Eisenhower
Gruenther
Ridgeway
Norstad
Benningtonians
Charles G. Bennett Bennington
Bill Hoisington
G.R.T. Realtor
Hoisington
Vermont Association of Realtor Boards
Hoisington Realty
Main St
Sandra Lemieux
Safford St
SALEM
Hamburg
Salem N.Y
U.S. NO
Mac
Home Furniture Co
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