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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner announces daily publication except Sundays and holidays. Address and corporate details list Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues petition rights under the First Amendment empower citizens to influence local issues. It recalls a 1967 Mt Anthony Union District budget petition that led to a large meeting and written ballot vote, noting that superintendent appointments remain with representatives, not voters, yet rights of petition should be equal for all viewpoints.
Citizens question how a higher Grand List raised more revenue than expected yet left a small surplus after overspending. They argue officials should follow the approved budget closely, or set the tax rate after final Grand List to prevent repeated tax increases. The piece calls for tighter spending control and a summer tax-rate decision.
The writer urges readers to accept the SVSU Board’s unanimous selection of George Sleeman as superintendent. She questions critics from the Friends of the Schools and praises Sleeman’s 16 years in the system, local ties, and understanding of district needs while challenging calls for external candidates and fuller democracy at the local level.
Mrs. Lorraine N. Eastman calls for March 14 bond approval to add a Special Education wing at Molly Stark School. The plan funds classrooms for four special education groups, with state aid covering most costs, leaving about 170 440 dollars to raise locally through a 10 year bond. The author stresses improved facilities, broader services including speech therapy and self help skills, and tax impact about three dollars yearly on a 10000 dollar home.
Byron A. Harrington of 201 Division St writes accusing teachers from New York of agitation and high pay demands. He calls for exposing so called captains of a petition against George Sleeman and urges teachers to return to the city, framing the dispute as a threat to Vermont’s values and tax obligations.
A reader urges large turnout at the town floor meeting on Monday March 6 at 7 30 p m at the Elementary School School Street Bennington to question rising property taxes and press for budget scrutiny by voters addressing renters fixed incomes and overall spending Harry G Rice 241 North Street
Edith M. Sargood of Sunderland appeals after The Banner's February article about bus route issues on Chapel Road. She defends the protesting families, argues for specific petition scrutiny, and warns that children’s safety on the buses must be addressed promptly.
A set of three recent books on nutrition and creative cooking catch the eye. Jane Kinderlehrer’s Confessions of a Sneaky Cook, Gertrude Parke’s Going Wild in the Kitchen, and Frances Moore Lappe’s Diet for a Small Planet urge readers toward high protein, plant based meals and economical options while warning against meat overuse. The author notes practical ideas like adding powdered milk to desserts, soy milk, and blending seeds into foods to boost protein.
Tokyo hosts interviews with Liberal Democratic leaders and editors as Uichi Noda reports U.S. policy shifts toward Peking may test Japan's stability. Analysts warn Nixon must act on Vietnam and uphold allies like Taiwan Korea and Japan or risk East Asia upheaval.
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