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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues for halting partisan attacks on the Supreme Court over Carswell and Haynsworth and urges House rejection of the Ford bi partisan inquiry into Justice Douglas. It frames the fight as damaging to the court and warns against further politicization while noting Douglas's controversial associations and writings. It also touches on Bennington unification debates with spinach metaphor.
The editorial discusses Vermont sales tax relief on pet food and opinions on the Unification Act in Bennington. It notes fire departments seeking clear status under the act and urges citizens to demand concrete facts before voting again. It also mentions Green Up Day and a statewide 35 mph speed limit for the day, plus spring optimism.
Harry Johnson, president of the Pownal Taxpayers Association, urges the editor to publish a second architect’s quote for a proposed Pownal school project. He argues current figures yield a higher cost than Winchester, questions operating costs, and calls for an independent estimate before a fourth bond vote.
The column outlines two topics for the Saturday cleanup: detaching from a wasteful economy shaped by cars and consumption, and confronting invisible pollutants from exhausts and long lasting pesticides. It warns against prioritizing profits over health, urges pollution controls, and emphasizes preserving clean air and water.
A reader from Bennington argues against new taxes to remove junked cars. He notes high purchase and registration taxes, junkyards as eyesores, and reluctance from dealers and officials to handle old cars. The writer urges officials to offer solutions for disposing of junk cars to support a green Vermont.
Letter writer critiques Governor Davis tax relief efforts for the elderly claiming no refunds for a very low income year 1969 renter and reports delays in a sales tax refund. The writer accuses the move of being a political stunt and predicts election consequences. Names include Mrs Selma Jane Stuchel and Mrs Eleanor Hyjek with thanks to coaches and Natalie Seale at 151 Morgan St.
Gov Albert Brewer campaigns for renomination stressing Alabama progress under his plan while George Wallace counters with anti establishment themes and promises to curb rate hikes and bolster the Little Man’s Protection Program. Wallace frames wider national ambitions and attacks Nixon’s era policies.
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