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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1970
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 piece argues for replacing locally elected listers with regional professional listings to achieve fairer real estate taxation. It notes the plan’s introduction in the 1971 session by Tom Hall and Rep. George Van Santvoord, discusses potential opposition, and urges citizen input to move toward equitable, centralized valuation. It emphasizes professional listing as the core fix and anticipates broader tax base benefits.
Shaftsbury residents weigh a special tax stabilization deal for Eagle Square Manufacturing to fund a large plant expansion. Voters cite tax burdens from state aid cuts, the need for industrial tax base, and potential shifts if the plant relocates. The decision hinges on securing revenue without unfairly raising residential taxes.
A letter to The Banner details Vermonters supports via Easter Seal Society and the Vermont Association for the Crippled Inc. In 1946 the state hired its first speech therapist and soon offered lip reading classes for children and adults. The writer recalls his mother Mabel F Sheldon of Rutland who died at 92 after marginal hearing.
A Brattleboro Reformer voice calls mass citizen protest against Vermont Yankee and urges young adults to donate blood at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday from 11 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The letter highlights dangers of nuclear power and promotes civic action alongside blood donation. It notes the event coincides with students’ Christmas vacation and emphasizes eligibility for donors 18 and over with parental permission for those under 21.
The article argues DDT's persistence risks to ecosystems and humans, noting its presence in fish, marine life, and even human bodies. It warns of ecological harm, immune pests, and long half life, suggesting a closed global system and potential impacts on oxygen production via plankton.
The Arlington Ambulance Service thanks Arlington Sunderland and Sandgate residents for 1970 contributions. Highlights include first aid courses led by Andre Betit, two new members Bert Lambert and John Bentley, Green-Up Day standby at Fisher Elementary, secretary Darlene Young, a successful fund drive, lawn party at the Green, new equipment purchases and inspections, December meeting, and a donated quilt. Meetings are third Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Community House. new members welcome.
A New York Times essay warns that Soviet naval expansion reshapes global strategy. It notes Moscow’s base rights moves in Syria, Egypt, Algeria and Red Sea access via Aden, Berbera, and Hodeida, challenging NATO and U.S. sea dominance. It argues the elephant now swims, threatening Mediterranean and Indian Ocean balance.
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