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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 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 argues Nixon’s address to Congress uses strong rhetoric to deflect failings while proposing cuts to social programs but preserving defense spending. It criticizes neglect of inflation tactics, hints at tax policy and energy plans, and questions motives behind proposed solutions. It warns the focus remains on preserving presidential power.
The Union Leader publisher William Loeb, noted for harsh editorials, is portrayed as overreaching into many affairs. The piece recalls his stance on Miss America contestant defense of liberal views and his call to shoot obscenity exhibitors. It questions his moral standards and references a 1972 Muskie dirty tricks episode in New Hampshire.
An old man guides a pair of youths to a bee tree, using a jar and a watch to summon bees. After years pass, the narrator learns the deceptive cost of honey. The tale blends memory and caution about pursuit of sweetness and consequences.
In Cumberland County Vermont tensions over New York court practices and English taxation spark unrest. Ethan Allen seeks unity among Grants and Cumberland men. Col. Hazeltine leads reform efforts to limit courts and jurors. Judge Chandler pledges peace, while Sheriff Patterson attracts blame as tensions rise. More next week.
In New York Magazine James Brady reports on Dell Publishing's memo condemning casual female office dress and staff response. The piece contrasts 1940s attire like pillbox hats and veils with modern casual wear seen as inappropriate in the office.
Workers at the publisher of The Happy Hooker Deep Throat and Last Tango stage a revolt after hours. Management warns employees not to look dowdy during work hours and reminds staff they do not work for the Girl Scouts of America.
Joe Albano and Bill Duncliffe define phrases in a witty political glossary. They critique use of now that point in time then and back end to input dentures slip ongoing outreach as euphemisms. The piece offers humorous commentary on political jargon.
A Banner reader asks if State Rep. Emond intends anti-nudism or anti-voyeurism legislation to curb nude swimming. The letter imagines a state tax on skinny-dipping to fund cinema and public projects, plus a humorous anecdote about lost money and a Reader's Digest tale of Greg wanting to mow a neighbor's lawn for two dollars.
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