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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorially noted cynicism toward taxpayer input as Gov Davis administration faced strong public opposition to a proposed sales tax. Hearings in Montpelier Burlington drew largely hostile responses, with officials failing to attend the Burlington session. The Ways and Means Committee canceled further hearings including Rutland. The administration indicated it would press its position on state issues going forward.
Brattleboro estimates storm cleanup at 25000 dollars per town manager Corwin Elwell figures. Bennington would need figures from town highway crews and three villages to total the bill. A Bennington mother lamented publicity during a Channel 10 telethon, while Bertram Lane collected 50 dollars locally. Legislative leaders push a sales tax plan with income tax boosts, unless public opposition rises. Bennington Rescue Squad worries about a proposed state takeover red tape and strings for federal funds, preferring local control.
J Duncan Campbell argues for unifying Bennington town and village highway departments to share the $20,000 general fund highway allocation. He notes villagers pay for outside roads and outsiders use village streets, urging a town-wide highway system to increase efficiency, potential tax shifts, and smoother budgets amid looming town meeting.
John Chamberlain argues balance of armaments hinges on policy goals and sufficiency. He critiques Melvin Laird and Clark Clifford, noting Soviet gains in missiles and defenses, calling for a reassessment that includes both nuclear and conventional forces and potential arms limitations.
Max H. Webster invites readers to borrow the Negro History Study Kit prepared by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The packet includes a film-strip and record, Golden Legacy magazine, portraits, a general knowledge test, articles, bibliography, and suggestions on Negro life and history in the United States.
The author argues that a caption can distort a column by claiming real estate is wealth, which he says is false for residential property. He cites that wealth comes from rental, industrial, and service properties, mines and forests, while mansions and homes require costly upkeep and often sell at a loss.
The article discusses potential Nixon-era changes to the Supreme Court, noting Chief Justice Earl Warren’s delayed retirement, Justice Black’s shift to conservatism, and the likelihood Nixon will appoint multiple justices. It highlights the impact on desegregation and the court’s future direction with possible names like Herbert Brownell Jr. and others.
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