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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
4
Daily Bennington Banner information page states publication by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont with no Sunday issues and holidays observed.
Editorial notes a Mt. Anthony Union School Board session where many spoke on high school leadership and policy making. Principal Keir is praised for insight into societal imperfections reflected in schools. The piece also questions expectations for clear behavioral guidelines. Two new Bennington County Selective Service board members appointed by a retiring member draw scrutiny over the selection method.
The piece defends Mt. Anthony Union High School leadership while criticizing the abrupt selection of a new superintendent. Ralph Wright announces a candidacy, praised for courage, while George Sleeman’s appointment is labeled secretive. It urges democratic candor in public education and draft processes amid wartime controversy.
Phillip Abbott Luce argues New Left threats rise as violence wanes, noting Stanford clashes over Prof. Franklin and the shift toward deterrence. He cites Israeli explosive detection, pick proof locks, and Vascar speed monitoring as tools to curb crime. The piece extols how these safeguards reshape society and deter criminals.
Mountain Chatter describes a midwinter morning in Searsburg with blue jays, chickadees, a white-breasted nuthatch and a downy woodpecker flocking to a bubble feeder. A gray squirrel mingles undisturbed as a photographer records the scene, amid notes on snow, sun, and a walk in Eagleville. The column also reflects on Lincoln’s birthday and Valentine’s Day, their varying legal status, and the enduring spirit of the holidays.
The column argues snowmobiles are a growing nuisance in the Alps and North America. It notes an ICAP proposal to curb the devices, cites bans in Swiss cantons and taxes in Salzburg, and urges strict limits to protect resorts and wildlife. It cites safety risks, noise, pollution, litter, and danger to riders and animals.
Letter to the editor praises a Bar Association call for low cost alternatives to confinement and human reclamation. It urges the Vermont Legislature to adopt proven correctional concepts such as work and education release, community treatment centers, expanded probation and parole, half way houses, and revised criminal codes to reduce over criminalization, arguing confinement is counterproductive and unnecessary cages suffice for hard core criminals.
Solomon Gare M.D. appeals through the Citizen's Committee for the Conquest of Cancer for continued public support. He notes the 1972 authorization fell short of appropriation and urges readers to write elected representatives to ensure full appropriations of 530 million for 1973 and 640 million for 1974, warning funds have previously been diverted.
Mrs Marie P Condon of North Bennington argues that Tom Wicker’s peace plan points are valid and urges addressing withdrawal dates clarifications on bases in Thailand Laos and Cambodia and Thieu’s resignation timing. She warns Nixon team may present a misleadingly acceptable plan to Americans while disappointing Asian foes.
Byron A. Harrington objects to the Board of Evil Authority handling of undeveloped land valued at 150000 with appraisal 20000, cut to 15000 by BCA, accusing officials of conniving to burden taxpayers. He cites listers’ struggle, praises sister’s honesty, and urges professional reappraisal and wider visibility via price control boards. He also asks to forward a note to Ada Jones linked figures and holders on vacation.
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