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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece discusses rising child battering cases, 700 deaths last year, and calls for national reporting infrastructure. It notes doctors' protests, Mondale's legislation for a national child abuse information clearinghouse, and AMA Woman's Auxiliary programs. The Boston meeting promotes public awareness and reporting to protect children.
A letter from readers discusses Mt Anthony board elections under district rules, noting only three of eleven members were chosen in March and criticizing special elections and at large voting. It urges cooperation among board members and questions Vermont election legality amid bottle law debates and Elks praise for press freedom.
Letter from Lawrence E. Harrington argues one man one vote is restored by November 6 in Mt Anthony District. He accuses opponents of preserving at large voting and illegal practices while urging legal reform for district harmony and board legitimacy. Clifford B Harwood comments on Middle East war, Soviet roles, and canal influence.
Vermont readers gauge national reaction as Spiro Agnew resigns amid admission of improper payments. Editorials from Nixon to Safire and Smith reflect mixed feelings of shock anger and sympathy. The Burlington Free Press and Wall Street Journal note accountability while noting continued support from some conservatives. Public reaction in taverns turns from boos to cheers as justice seems to prevail.
The piece discusses Melvin Laird urging possible impeachment if Nixon refuses a Supreme Court order to release White House tapes. It notes signals of a constitutional crisis, Cox’s likely stance, and Richardson’s push for a settlement, with Cox’s integrity amid pressure and legal uncertainty highlighted. The vignette closes with a humorous fishing anecdote from American Legion Magazine.
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