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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Nixon’s anti-Washington stance reflects a shift toward decentralization as central power falters. It notes rising disfavor, ongoing Watergate probes, and a public mood adapting to a weaker White House while seeking a new national vision beyond decade of strong presidencies.
The narrator paints autumn’s advance from mountaintop mists to valley views, noting changing scenery, migrating birds, and a universal wish for world peace. They describe leaf color science, weather influence, and the thrill of seasonal transformation, praising nature’s constant change over 25 years.
A provocative TV plot involving a two component nerve gas mirrors headlines as the Army reveals a real binary gas. The fear centers on stolen ingredients, possible misuse, and the paradox of government disavowing chemical weapons while funding their production.
Editor notes describe the resumption of Watergate discussions with familiar voices like Samuel Dash and Sam Ervin. The piece questions why E. Howard Hunt was not questioned sooner, suggesting earlier action could have saved time. The column blends media critique with political commentary from Indianapolis Star and Family Digest.
A writer to The Banner proposes a South Londonderry cooperative print workshop with facilities for etching lithography photo litho engraving embossing silkscreening and textile screening. He seeks funding to buy presses and materials, targeting art dropouts in southern Vermont who cannot afford a press around $2,500 to join the venture.
Mrs. Kenneth Hewes Sr. of Manchester Depot replies to Allen Thompson, arguing roadside litter is not household trash. She questions state patrol coverage, criticizes highway crews’ coffee breaks, and says she will photograph barrels to prove roadside litter differs from household waste.
A letter praises Ron Alderman and fellow gasoline dealers fighting for fair margins, urging Vermont dealers to form a united group with legal help. The author claims oil companies press dealers and offers personal support, outlining past roles with Lehigh Oil and a readiness to assist free of charge.
The piece argues the 25th Amendment governs vacancy rules and urges Congress to plan for a potential Agnew resignation or presidential nomination. It calls on lawmakers to act nonpartisan in a constitutional crisis, weighing impeachment and succession steps amid Nixon era scandal.
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