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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1971
Page
4
A note on the Bennington Banner publication, printed daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, introducing its editorial scope and newspaper operations.
Senator George D Aiken endorsed by Secretary Rogers urges an all Asia conference focused on Indochina reconstruction and peace. He argues locals must lead, foreigners should not impose, and Congress may resist open-ended funding while the Nixon era seeks a measured path between isolationism and global policing.
In Vermont at Burke Mountain Academy students mix standard subjects with extensive ski training. Director Warren Witherell says the school offers two programs, tutorial leaves and a year round diploma track, aiming for about 15 students and emphasizing curiosity and lifelong learning on and off the slopes.
A Jamaica editorial decries decades of rail neglect and argues for revived rail passenger service. It recalls the era of the 20th Century Limited and maintenance cuts that ruined tracks, noting the need for fast short runs up to 500 miles as part of a balanced transport system with planes and cars.
Brandeis professor Douglas Stewart argues voting should end at 70 and even move with age. He cites risks of snap judgments and deters young voters. The piece notes broad acceptance of lowering federal voting age to 18 and predicts state follow.
Vermonters who itemize deductions find the state auto excise tax non deductible under federal rules. The Democratic Steering Committee proposes lowering the auto tax to 3 percent and removing the $300 cap to align with sales tax, but revenue would harm the Highway Fund. Critics call for a full overhaul of Vermont tax laws to address these disparate burdens.
The editor mocks the Social Welfare Department for its rule about selecting Quality Control cases, arguing the term treats people as items. They suggest welfare work concerns human issues, not factory style standards, calling the system a “welfare mess.”
Gladys E. Neiburg details a 12 week eviction battle from Oct 29, 1970 to Jan 16, 1971 with tenants aided by Vermont Legal Aid Inc. She describes delays, noise, and nonpayment, noting eviction notices and appeals aimed at nullification. She urges readers to appeal to Gov. Davis to curb Taxpayer funded aid.
The piece argues the Pentagon Lockheed bailout mirrors socialist subsidy, with Rolls-Royce near bankruptcy due to low bids and cost overruns. It notes Britain nationalizes Rolls Royce defense plants while the Pentagon plans a $200 million loan and cost reimbursement to shield Lockheed from loss, urging free enterprise.
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