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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Bennington School District faces a Sept 17 vote on a 1.575 million bond to remake the Bendi building for 853 seventh and eighth graders. It outlines needed upgrades including heating, roof, fire safety, elevator, restrooms, wiring, and ADA access. The editorial argues a Yes supports a modernized, safer facility and notes overcrowding will persist, urging broader community commitment to education solutions.
Former special prosecutor Archibald Cox condemns the preemptive pardon of Richard Nixon by Gerald Ford. He argues it bypassed grand jury review and trial, risking political vendetta claims and undermining justice, warning it could foster uncertainty and division in a free society.
Cox defends pardon as upholding moral and legal standards in professions and government. Critics warn misuse could erode trust in justice. He emphasizes mercy over vindictiveness and favors grand jury and trial, with executive clemency only as a limited option.
Letters urge Vermonters to engage in bicentennial planning, noting Sept 24 meeting at Monument Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Suggestions include permanent tourist-friendly projects like Long Trail promotion, bicycle paths, coordinated with historic sites, and a statewide pictorial history of Bennington.
A reader defends Mrs. DuHamel against Spargo's critique and urges Arlington to back national bicentennial goals. The piece emphasizes public involvement, open meetings, and adherence to History Festival Horizon standards while praising local committee members and planning sessions for September. It links bicentennial unity to democratic values and Watergate era concerns.
Frank Mercier urges Sen George Aiken to vote against extending the Senate filibuster on the consumer protection bill S 707. He notes Aikens pivotal role among three votes to cloture and asks readers to contact Aiken at the Vermont office or Washington DC address to press for a favorable vote on Sept 19.
The Burlington Free Press notes that while focus centers on the White House, unseen political maneuvering and potential mischief in Washington remain underway, eluding public view and scrutiny.
A lyrical Vermont note on September arrival from heat to frost. The piece describes cooler nights, red maples, goldenrod, and autumn birds migrating. It highlights field birds, swallows, hawks, and geese, and reflects on life’s lessons from nature’s winged migrations. It ends with the observation that Septembers are precious for their scarcity in a lifetime.
Report discusses William Norris calling for a California special grand jury to probe Nixon for possible crimes including conspiracy and obstruction connected to the Ellsberg break in. It notes Ehrlichman’s forthcoming Los Angeles trial, the Ford pardon’s impact, and political implications for Norris Younger race. It cites other state cases and ends with a humorous Legion Magazine anecdote.
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