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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 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.
An editorial argues that police states seek media control to stifle truth, citing Chile Greece and the United States. It criticizes Agnew and a presidential speech writer for promoting coercive rhetoric and legislative pressure against the press. The piece warns that suppressing media undermines freedom and echoes historic patterns of censorship.
A Friday press conference shows Richard Nixon unleashing a harsh assault on the media, drawing mixed public support. The piece argues presidents often dislike media scrutiny and that Nixon seeks to suppress critics, warning the United States risks sliding toward a police state if the mood allows.
Editor notes a North Bennington resident laughs at Catamount Bank president Williams claims of independence. He says North Bennington is no less independent and Vermont banks should stay local. The editorial urges public attendance at tonight's Sleeman shopping center hearing on Woodford Road to voice opinions, noting new town bus service aids seniors and driver Jimmy DeVito shifts from school routes.
Letter from Sleeman's architect defends downtown Bennington revitalization and disputes misquoted statements. He recalls a 1949 proposal, asserts ongoing interest in the town's future, and argues Sleeman's shopping center will not hurt downtown while easing north side traffic. He emphasizes balanced growth for all Bennington areas.
A Bennington reader accuses selectman Max Perrotta of flip flopping on allocating federal funds and a $4000 plus raise for the Board of Civil Authority. The letter urges transparency and questions whether spending benefits the town or a personal interest, calling for a clear explanation from Perrotta.
A reader proposes rinsing bottles by filling them with water to clean the interior and remove stickers, claiming this method satisfies both recycling centers and stores. The letter cites ongoing confusion over Vermont bottle disposal rules and asks editors to test the idea.
A personal column describes a warm Indian Summer day spent delivering a mother cat to the Bennington County Humane Society and visiting kennel dogs. The author and friends later meet a moose near East Dover, note Vermont wildlife laws, and recount Halloween traditions from Druids to trick or treat.
An editorial analyzes Nixon's handling of the crisis, noting skepticism among lawmakers and the public. Kissinger is seen as more credible than Nixon, while the adviser’s actions and the president’s decisions raise doubts about his ability to navigate continued danger, investigations, and possible impeachment. The piece recalls Clifford’s warning of prolonged paralysis and a radical line of succession as a potential remedy.
A Texas ranch owner posts a satirical job advertisement claiming a cowperson must be proficient in profanity to avoid inferiority and must share a bunkhouse with four cowboys who seldom hate. The item references equal rights laws and period humor in a clipping style from American Legion Magazine and Boston Globe.
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