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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1969
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues railroads face harsh public critique yet deserve some blame for service flaws while noting public subsidies favor highways and air travel. It backs federal support for rail with Metroliner success and urges greater government subsidies or even ownership to keep rail transport viable amid urban congestion.
A humorous meditation on longevity interviews and the quest for the aging answer. It recalls famous attempts to learn why centenarians live long, noting conflicting habits and the absurdity of chasing a universal rule. The piece ends with a joking image of a New Zealand centenarian responding ambiguously.
Local authorities fined nine dog owners $15 each after dogs were found on the elementary school grounds in violation of town ordinance. The note argues firm, steady enforcement may end the dog war and curb roaming pets.
Montpelier memo notes the 1969 Vermont legislature focuses on fiscal matters and a proposed sales tax as Democrats push alternatives to balance the budget. Gov. Deane Davis defends the plan and anticipates political backlash while adviser Dr. Raymond Saulnier leads a parallel review.
A reader argues the sales tax relies on spending rather than income, targeting tax shelters and loopholes. They cite Saulnier and Governor Davis, urge humane bills like the Centralized Social Welfare Act, and warn of retrenchment limits on new programs.
An old sportsman reflects on brown trout history in New England and Vermont, noting shifts from brook to brown trout as streams polluted and later cleaned. He recalls hatcheries, the resilience of brown trout in warmer water, and the wisdom of an experienced angler who prefers brown trout for longevity, behavior, and challenge.
The Nixon White House aims to frame the Safeguard ABM debate as a Republican rallying point to boost the President and discredit opponents as Kennedy sympathizers. Critics say Safeguard offers little deterrence against Soviet or Chinese threats, costly deployment, and no clear knowledge gain, complicating merit-based support.
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