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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1973
Page
11
UPI reports that New England lawmakers publicly divide on impeaching the President. Senators Brooke Kennedy and Muskie all support some impeachment consideration while Pastore opposes removal efforts and warns of national damage if proceedings fail.
Editorial comment notes urged action and caution as many papers press impeachment after the Watergate tapes crisis. The Times warns impeachment is a last resort while others urge restraint, with congressmen predicting impeachment talks and potential resignations as voters weigh constitutional remedies.
New Hampshire Governor Mel Thomson Jr. praised Elliott Richardson's resignation and Archibald Cox's firing as a fortunate turn in the Watergate mess. He said the President recognizes enemies and must fight back, but he urged the tape issue reach the Supreme Court for constitutional clarity. Democratic Vermont Governor Salmon expressed shock and cautioned against impeachment talk. Massachusetts Governor Sargent praised Richardson for backing the independent prosecutor. Maine Governor Curtis suggested Nixon's guilt may be evident and indicated impeachment or resignation could be near.
House Majority Leader Thomas P. O'Neill of Massachusetts says he has spoken with a considerable number of representatives about President Nixon's firing of Archibald Cox and the Justice Department shakeup, and that many have discussed impeachment.
A roundup of public meetings and hearings scheduled around Vermont this week. Includes the governor strike panel sessions in Montpelier, Public Service Board rate hearings, budget hearings, a Bradford House hearing on reapportionment, and events from the Environmental Board, Civil Rights Commission, and various commissions and associations.
Hart's Location residents voted seven to six to approve a stringent land use ordinance prohibiting junk yards neon signs and any business that would alter the rural character. Selectman Benjamin English said newcomers are welcome but must not bring change. Lionel Richards declared the town will stay rural.
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