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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 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 The notice lists the newspaper as the primary regional publication and marks its corporate address for contact and circulation purposes.
The piece argues economics is a major journalism flaw, noting uneven reporting and sensational headlines while stressing accuracy and depth. It also critiques U.S. policy in Vietnam, urging diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and a shift from wartime rhetoric to a nonmilitary peace approach in South Vietnam.
Reminder to readers planning comments for Mt. Anthony Union School District budget vote that letters must be printed by Wednesday and no later than 9 30 a m. The Banner upholds a one day grace period before the public vote. A separate note reports West German police closing a highway for eight hours to let millions of frogs cross to reach spawning waters. The piece ends with a reflective quip on recognizing fools and cites lines from the Wall Street Journal and Burlington Free Press.
Letter to The Banner warns that a proposed April 25 1975 school budget cutbacks total nearly 488000 since November 1974 and detail losses including 30 curriculum courses 8 new teachers and one librarian. It argues a no vote would force tighter staffing larger class sizes and drastic education changes with potential program cuts and tuition-like savings dependent on salary freezes.
Phillip Viereck, principal of North Bennington Elementary, urges continued access to the Bennington Program for exceptional students, praising Ralph Wright and staff for turning learning around. Lotti S. Tobbler chides Mr. Murray to consult MLA style sheets and advocate proper capitalization in editor letters and school discussions.
To the Editor of The Banner I note changes in Mt Anthony budget priorities in recent years Non educational costs such as plant operation and maintenance have grown as instructional costs per student decline The letter cites examples of rising fixed charges and reduced instructional spending amid budget shifts
A citizen thanks Henry W. Putnam and praises a local hospital, then Norman Lariviere defends the Mt Anthony school budget. The letter from Helena Shevlen Moore lauds hospital care while a separate budget note outlines per pupil costs and increases in fixed charges for the Mt Anthony district, urging voter support for the revised 1974 75 budget.
Mrs Rice seeks answers from M S Rancourt in an April 10 Banner open letter. She asks ten questions about satellite programs budget truthfulness and community figures including Deb Taylor Ray Murray Ralph G Wright and WBTN tapes. She notes more forthcoming open letters.
In Searsburg Vermont we report on lingering snow cover and a warm burst of spring seen with daffodils and robins. A hawk strike leaves a blood trail on the snow, likely from a grackle as the victim. The writer reflects on 27 years of gardening and plans to grow as much as before despite canning supply worries.
The Czech ambassador Dusan Spacil spent three years pursuing a U S Czech trade deal tied to two issues: 50 million dollars claimed for nationalized wartime property and 18 tons of gold held by the United States. Negotiations stalled as the Senate, influenced by Aris Gloves interest, demanded full debt payment, revealing the murky interplay of politics and business in detente.
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