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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 429 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, excluding Sundays and holidays.
A National Education Association field worker told teachers at Mt Anthony Union High School that the NEA will stand with them to secure a solution to the deadlocked negotiations with the school board. He emphasized the aim of starting September with dignity and highlighted public education’s future as a key concern.
Judge Larrow urged restraint and mutual consideration as a path to resolving the Mt Anthony school board issue. Attorneys on both sides show restraint, and the community is urged to pursue negotiation to avoid casualties while preserving pride and dignity.
Al Moulton, a colorful, energetic figure in Vermont politics, is moving from state government to a private land development role. His departure follows speculation about an expense account scandal and signals a shift from public office to potential financial opportunity. Vermont loses him to Quebec for now.
The article weighs Mayor John V. Lindsay switch from Republican to Democrat, arguing it signals potential presidential pursuit or a strategy to reshape national leadership. It notes bipartisan views, praises Lindsay’s charm, and contemplates whether Democratic field dynamics could benefit from his entry, while also mentioning Bennington highway debates and local highway opposition as broader context.
A letter to the Mt Anthony Union School Board from Mt Anthony Union High School parents voices dismay at the board's stance on high school teacher contracts and questions the board's refusal to ...
The group asks the MAU Board to reconsider and negotiate further, warning that failure could lead to confusion, bitterness, and a badly deteriorated academic situation at MAUHS for years. They state the issue is the dignity and self-respect of teachers, not salary levels.
An open letter to the Mount Anthony School Board urges a special public meeting to discuss a looming reopening amid teacher salary negotiations. Signers critique board negotiation stance, warn of impact on students, and call citizens to voice concerns to board chair David Adler and others.
Readers urge swift action on restoring the damaged Chiselville covered bridge in Sunderland after months of delays and rumors. Arlington notes call for rapid reconstruction or replacement to restore a vital Vermont travel route.
North Bennington children Polly and Tasha van der Linde publish Around the World in 80 Dishes from Scroll Press New York. The book offers 80 easy to moderate recipes for ages 5 to 12 with country lore, illustrations by Horst Lemke, a glossary, equipment guide, and a star-based difficulty rating.
Democratic liberals stand their ground arguing that moving to the center risks a fourth party. Rauh says the party never wins from the center and liberals must stay mobilized to push for hawkish defense and tax reform, favoring Muskie but wary of McGovern. He urges staying ready for a party split until convention directions clear. International Teamster
In Bennington, Donald Luce spoke at Second Congregational Church urging U S. withdrawal from Vietnam. He recounted his Vietnam experiences with calm urgency, describing prison pits for peaceful protesters and a shift to air warfare, and urged listeners to act before the war ends.
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