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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, a daily except Sundays and holidays, is published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont. The notice identifies the newspaper’s ownership and contact details for readers and advertisers.
The column questions former vice president Spiro Agnew's televised farewell, noting his resignation after pleading no contest to tax evasion and accusing him of lacking credibility. It contrasts Agnew's praise for the president with public polls showing low approval and likens his stance to a public relations misfire ahead of the World Series.
Amid confessions and indictments, focus shifts to Nixon personal affairs. Allegations include a $100,000 gift from Howard Hughes to Bebe Rebozo and use of tax loopholes. Calls grow for Nixon to release the tapes to Judge Sirica and show a willingness to obey the law as in a democracy.
Editors note Vermont’s bottle law yields junk Coca Cola bottles bound for Northampton's crushing operation with three truckloads weekly. A six month forecast shows a $2400 profit as crushed glass moves to market. Mrs Lyndon B Johnson’s New England visit highlights roadside beautification and outdoor advertising law effects. Windsor and Bennington County sign removal noted as signs fade.
Washington columnist warns oil shortage as Arab Israel war tightens supply. Nixon Kissinger detente stance, Russia trade, and global scarcity loom. Faisal oil strategy, rising U.S. import dependence, and future raw material needs outlined with bipolar Cold War context.
In Skylark Vermont the annual foliage season waned after a sudden storm. Tourists and friends, once welcome, filled days with visits, turning the mountain home into a boarding house. A change followed, with guests asked to give advance notice so hosts regain space and time for chosen friends.
Howard Samuels, likely Democratic nominee, positions to challenge Nelson Rockefeller. He outlines a plan to build a statewide campaign, hire experienced operatives, and raise funds while pressing liberal and conservative stances to win the nomination and potentially the governorship. Samuels cites past roles, war service, and a history of efficient management in public ventures.
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