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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial argues a pattern of top officials suppressing probes into state crimes, pointing to Attica in 1971 where 39 died and 62 were indicted mostly inmates. It cites delayed interviews, lack of indictments for guards, and urges an independent inquiry into police crimes and a coverup claim, warning government misconduct breeds contempt for the law.
Mt Anthony School Board faced criticism after director Raymond C Murray distributed 1963 Congressional Record copies on school machines during a meeting. The xeroxed material promoted anti communist themes, sparking concerns over personal belief promotion at public expense. The note notes 20 million citizens yet to file 1974 taxes and predicted 10 percent rebates from the new tax bill.
A Bennington letter urges calmer leadership at Mt Anthony Union High School. The writer recalls a 1970s graduation and calls for compassionate governance to heal decades of public outcry, vandalism, and division, stressing community unity and trust in education.
The speaker recalls bitter clashes at Mt Anthony school board meetings and credits the Senior Patriot Award with defending free expression. She urges a civility pledge in the upcoming race, urging candidates to model restraint and community pride amid controversy. 17% Converse Ct., Burlington.
Robert B. Condon of North Bennington writes to The Banner praising the Bennington Program. He says the program helps boys with employment readiness and behavior issues, reducing welfare risk and reform school pressure, and urges expansion rather than closure. The letter supports the program as turning losers into winners.
Mountaintop diary from Skylark Vermont notes repeated April snow storms and returning guests like a lone goldfinch and a brave white-breasted nuthatch. A memory recalls moving from New York City 27 years ago during a snowy April, followed by a League of Vermont Writers Spring Meeting set for May 10 at St Marys Church Middlebury.
In a provocative Las Vegas address, President Ford sparks caution about aggressive rhetoric and world power postures, challenging the notion that strong nations must bully others. The piece argues Vietnam and ARVN setbacks do not erode U.S. strength or commitments, urging measured diplomacy. It reflects a reader’s concern over Kissinger’s abrasive policy stance and calls for restraint.
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