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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
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 says Nixon's proposed income tax changes are only a start. It argues a 50 percent cap on deductibles is superficial, fails to address capital gains and oil depletion. It lauds raising exemptions to shield households below poverty level, noting 2.2 million bottom-income families taxed. It highlights hope Congress will adopt this reform.
An editor weighs in on protected wildflowers such as trailing arbutus lady slippers trilidium and azalea noting they may not be picked. The column also discusses Nixon tax reforms, revenue plans, and a Burlington High School sports budget crisis after bond issues were rejected. It predicts community reaction to a third vote and notes potential school sports cuts harming morale.
The piece questions barber influence on young men’s long hair, noting barberads fail to lure youth with bargains. It suggests discounts for students, calls out the shift to “hair stylists” raising prices, and ponders affordable cuts for teens and college kids.
Paul W. Bohne Sr argues that John Perkins misframed legal paths to dodge the draft at Mt. Anthony Union High School. Bohne contends Perkins misstated legal options, offered no true alternatives, and urged orderly, peaceful war-ending methods without government-backed deferrals or evasion.
Henry van Loon urges the Regional Planning Commission to pause current highway plans until an overarching review of county and regional development is completed. He warns that highway routes must fit a broader, economical social and aesthetic plan rather than cost-cutting expediency. Manchester Center.
A heart warming Mayfest premiere of My Fair Lady impressed with acting, set design, costumes, and choreography. Jack Carlton molded students into a coherent cast, earning praise for an educational and human experience. Dr. J. H. Manes invites others to see the show at 127 Union Street.
Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis lauds the 1969 legislative session for steadiness and progress. The body fixed an $8 million deficit and arranged $18 million to balance next year, raised the minimum wage, boosted education funding to about 40 percent, established demonstration school districts, and created Camel's Hump State Park. The session also advanced merit pay for state employees, collective bargaining rights, and a constitutional convention option, emphasizing quality over quantity.
In Miami Beach a pair of elderly women checked into a sporty hotel and encountered a quiet bookie in the lobby collecting bets on horses. They each bet two dollars, then lost. Doris fretted, but the other joked they would have faced a tougher question had they won. Family Weekly.
The piece analyzes New York City mayoral politics in 1969, noting Liberal endorsement for Mayor Lindsay strengthens his general election bid while Wagner seeks Democratic backing. It highlights Democratic divisions, Republican weak support, and potential three-way paths involving Mario Procaccino and John Marchi.
Arlington resident Robert V. Jones argues the Bennington County Regional Planning Commission should oppose the Route 7 terminus plan and the Manchester spur as it would draw traffic through towns, erode Vermont advantages, and favor out of state commercial aims. He cites local meetings and calls for abandoning exotic highways to fund local road improvements.
A school age oriented column warns parents and teachers about laws protecting wildflowers. It lists species such as trillium orchids and lady slippers as forbidden to pick, notes penalties, and urges children to observe, sketch, photograph, or describe rarer blooms instead. It emphasizes environmental respect and legal consequences.
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