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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1974
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 Vermont Legislature weighs regional appraisal plans to compute state education aid more fairly. Advocates argue current equalization distorts town funding, cites Shaftsbury as an example, and urge professional, unbiased regional appraisals tied to a statewide uniform listing system.
The piece muses on how energy, gas, odd and even designations, wood stoves, and fulfillment meanings shift as times change. It notes how energy now means endless service for lights and factories, gas lines become long car rides, and odd and even become labeling for rationing groups.
A 1902 Hoosick Falls case details Johanna Bennett’s escalating abuse by Charles Bennett. She describes years of beer-fueled violence, threats to kill, and repeated attempts to smother their infant Mary Mabel Rogers. Neighbors intervened when Charles tried to kill the child, echoing later crimes.
A writer explains pride in being related to Winston Luther and endorses his candidacy for District 32 selectman in Bennington. The letter recalls his dedication to the community and his role in the $100,000 fundraising effort over 90 days to salvage the Community.
The letter lauds Fred Ehrich of 491 Main St for leading a 1968 anti junk car campaign and guiding the sanitary landfill project 1954 to 1969. It notes his roles as Bennington Village Trustees Highway Committee chair 1955 to 1959 and village trustee 1955 to 1961, plus extensive fundraising for Heart Fund Red Cross Boy Scouts Cancer Fund and more.
Roland W. Smith of Pippin Knoll writes praising The Banner for its straightforward editorials and real world grounding while noting occasional late delivery by mail. He mentions relying on national outlets for national events and suggests timely delivery would increase readership.
Two fleas marry and vow thrift, laboring to save until they amass ten dollars. They celebrate by buying their own dog, a punchline from Art Moger, former newspaperman and press agent turned TV comic writing in Parade.
Profiles recount how Vermont gained its name at the June 1777 Windsor convention after New York opposition and Dr. Thomas Young’s push. The 72 delegates unanimously adopt Vermont and plan a constitutional convention, amid Burgoyne advances and calls for defense and prayer.
Lawrence E Harrington defends Mt Anthony wrestling after a Banner letter questioned New York opponents. He notes five state teams faced, three wins, two losses, and praises youth development through MAYAA. He forecasts Mt Anthony supremacy in upcoming Middlebury meet and state eliminations.
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