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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Nixon signed a law raising the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.30 an hour by 1976 and extending coverage to seven million workers including government employees and domestics. It suggests political calculation in an election year as conservatives warn of inflation while labor unions push for gains.
A New York Times survey shows major executives received large pay raises well above 5.5 percent guidance, suggesting inflation concerns may be tied to executive compensation. The piece argues for possible wage limits or reforms. It also discusses waste oil recycling, noting EPA investments and a push for national oil salvage programs to cut imports and boost energy independence.
Mrs. Nicolle Woodward writes to The Banner defending her protest at a junior high library copy of Go Ask Alice. She recalls reading the book with her daughter, argues for parental screening and a school policy, and states she plans to replace the book after reading it first.
In this column the author notes widespread gardening interest during a snowstorm. Reports from Mount Anthony Union High School show a large turnout for a soil talk by Win Way, and Manchester hosts a new Garden Fair led by Leonard Tenner with organic supplies. Mentions Lincoln Center talks, Garden Club of America displays, and lessons on edible weeds with next week promises.
Bennington writes to John H. Williams II defending a MAUHS meeting over a parent’s right to discuss and question a book. He argues the book was visible to the board, rights to parental guidance are in play, and cautions against assuming censorship actions. He urges cooperation and freedom of expression within the board’s process.
In a letter to The Banner, Marion C. Smith of Shaftsbury defends the Mt Anthony School Board amid criticism. She emphasizes the board has not censored or banned materials, nor confiscated property, and that policy review will occur when emotions settle. She cites the English department policy allowing parental opt out while upholding students' reading rights.
Letter to the editor argues there is no controversy and questions the omission of court suit results against The Banner. Reader notes earlier editorial on self appointed censors and asks when the suit was settled.
The Hartford Courant laments self censorship and questions withholding facts about a legal action tied to Go Ask Alice. The letter recalls a July 17 1973 Banner settlement report and argues for full public awareness over opinion shaping.
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