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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial comments on Mt. Anthony Union High School curriculum meeting with admissions representatives from UVM North Adams Siena and Bennington colleges. The piece urges parental guidance and student involvement, noting flaws in attendance and suggesting focus on college preparation and course changes.
The Bennington and Mt Anthony Programs for Girls and Boys are praised as successful satellite programs under Mr Anthony that supplement the structured high school system. They have earned respect in Vermont and beyond, reflecting MAU’s credit for their progress and urging the community to view them as allies rather than rivals.
A comment from The Banner editor discusses Jovial Commuters Inc a 15 rider non profit Burlington to Montpelier group testing a cooperative transit model. They compare car costs to a shared Dodge Maxi van noting monthly lease and fuel costs with riders contributing capital and time. The plan hints at broader demand for inexpensive public transport and potential for wider Vermont adoption. Frances L. Fyles of Shelburne is listed for contact. Herbert G. Ogden Hartland.
Clarence L Pelrie, principal of MathS Bennington, defends MAUHS two program options amid recent articles. He argues per pupil costs, program scope, and college placement stats favor the Bennington Boys Program and questions direct comparisons to the Jr-Sr High School. He outlines theoretical staffing shifts and subset reductions to favor alternative plans.
Ray Murray defends his record and accuses WBTN reporters of bias in coverage of the Bennington Program and MAUHS Board election. He denies calling Deb Taylor a liar, urges verbatim tape release, and argues fiscal and educational concerns outweigh media controversy. He cites taxes, unemployment, and budget cuts as core issues for voters.
Walter and Hilma of West Milford New Jersey share a family holiday tale of Easter celebrations and a home project gone awry. They recount replacing a coil spring mattress and older frame with a new inner spring setup that grew taller, forcing modifications and do‑it‑yourself fixes. The miscalculations led to rewiring legs and rollers, multiple reassemblies, and a final status that still looks normal. They reflect on learning from mistakes and thank readers for Mountain Chatter messages during a snowstorm.
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