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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial argues for a constitutional amendment to clarify whether a president can be indicted without impeachment. It cites Special Prosecutor Henry Ruth urging Congress to settle the issue now, given Watergate revelations and past White House misconduct. It notes prior hesitation by Leon Jaworski and urges decisive guidelines to prevent future malfeasance.
The piece argues for depoliticizing the Justice Department while noting the president’s right to appoint capable officials. It questions Senate confirmation standards, critiques Nixon era abuses led by John Mitchell, and praises the special prosecutor for exposing the legal system’s rifts from Watergate.
Editor notes that the Bicentennial Bandwagon is the only statewide project to reach the public, visiting Shaftsbury School today and North Bennington tomorrow with films and information on Vermont’s 200 year history. Senator Leahy’s anti bureaucracy crusade gains attention among taxpayers and echoes earlier reform efforts in Washington.
The letter criticizes Mr. Lawrence Harrington for claiming Ralph Wright chose students. It states Thelma Coley, assistant principal, oversaw this year's selections and earned praise. It notes discussions at an off site committee about communication methods and 30 student limits, with Mt Anthony Board considering dissolving the committee. A German hunter, Herbert Kalchreuter, is cited, and Marion C. Smith of Shaftsbury signs off.
Letter from a Bennington area reader defends Harrington of the Mt. Anthony Board and Curriculum Committee chair, arguing conservatives drive school policy and criticizing attacks. He notes Harrington’s service in the National Guard during senior year and urges dedication to the dropout program and core basics.
A citizen praises Woodford Hollow School and the Bennington Fire Department in The Banner. He admires Principal Nick Charest and teacher Janet Wells for their enthusiasm, notes low vandalism, and credits students for upkeep. He thanks the school board and staff for cooperation and declares Woodford the greatest place to live.
A Bennington County Humane Society letter to the editor asks the Board of Selectmen to approve an $810 request for the year. The Society argues dogs handled and costs show substantial town savings, citing 126 dogs at $21.55 each and a total $2,715, projecting 70 more by year end. It warns finances are low and asks reconsideration to keep the shelter operating.
A nostalgic look at an illustrated edition of The Song of Hiawatha from Tuttle. The piece praises Herbert Meyer’s 70 illustrations, notes Hiawatha as more mythic than narrative, and comments on Longfellow’s scholarly reach and the work’s global impact including Baudelaire’s paraphrase and translations. Minor proofreading lapse noted.
Washington scene in Room 4121 as Secretary of the Treasury Bill Simon arrives to face questions on the Ford tax package and deficit plan. The piece contrasts Simon with Humphrey, notes their similar fiscal aims, and observes reporters probing the new program amid a broader debate over big government, spending, and national debt.
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