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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1967
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 article notes that 22 individuals with income over one million dollars paid no federal income tax in 1965. It argues this undermines a 10 percent surtax plan, highlighting how loopholes and complex laws let the wealthiest avoid taxes despite high rates.
The note outlines J Duncan Campbell's plan to run again for Republican town committee chair and urges more citizen involvement in politics. It argues for maintaining the two party system, praises political engagement, and includes remarks on California stars and tax debates, plus local reunion tidbits and a Dodgers style salute.
The Williamstown Theatre reports 85 percent average capacity this season, about 23 000 tickets sold, with several sellouts including Saint Joan and Luv. Executive Director Nikos Psacharopoulos thanks patrons, notes rising costs, limited seating, and calls for endowment or grants to raise capacity for continued high standards.
William and Paul Paddock argue that by 1984 famine will loom unless rapid changes occur. They cite population doubling, limited arable land growth, and the failures of Egypt India and other states. The authors propose triage style relief and bold policy shifts as the only plausible response.
Mayor Fran cis Cain declared at a Board of Aldermen meeting that Burlington will not pursue allowing low rent housing for poor seniors on empty urban renewal land. He called the idea absurd as the city aims to convert slum areas into luxury, high tax developments, noting land values of 30 000 to 50 000 per acre.
New York state faces a lagging lottery with revenue falling short of projections. State TAX Commissioner Murphy seeks more ticket outlets and higher commissions to boost sales, while lawmakers weigh a broader tax bill to balance the 1968-69 budget.
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