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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Gov Deane Davis dropped statewide Green Up Day plans after public frustration with litter and lack of a legislature ban on non returnable containers. The campaign, once vigorous two years ago, has faded with roadside debris reappearing, signaling potential failure if revived in 1972.
The piece notes that volunteers saved the state money and drew attention to litter. It doubts a non-returnable container ban will pass the 1972 session, urging stricter enforcement and possible suspension of driving privileges for litterers to deter careless roadside dumping.
Guest editorial notes the 1965 Highway Beautification Act began federal regulation of billboards but progress in six years has been slow. It cites weak laws and lobbying, reluctant states, derelict funding, and optimistic notes from a Washington conference led by Volpe.
Secretary Volpe urges amendment to curb oversized signs visible from highways. He argues mandatory compensation for removal is absurd and questions government paying $300 million to remove billboards. He says road construction funded by public money should not expose motorists to visual pollution.
Connie C. Van Dine calls on the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union to open the vacancy for a second round of applications and choose the most qualified candidate. She argues merit should trump birthplace race or residence, noting strong local support for expanding the candidate pool. She notes concerns about appointing from a single entrant and stresses objective selection. Mount Shaftsbury Twitchell Hill.
Arthur S. Faris argues for an informed, outsider review of SVSU superintendent candidates. He contends neither internal promotion nor current board choice has a mandate, warns that bitter standoffs hurt students, and calls for compromise and respect for opposing views. He praises George Sleeman's contributions and recalls the SVSA shift as a balanced approach.
A reader commentary analyzes Herbert J. Gans’s NYT Magazine piece The American Malaise, questioning the Center for Policy Research and exploring Gans’s use of terms autonomy and ghetto. The writer disputes claims that affluence causes malaise and argues slum conditions reflect broader social factors rather than individual failing.
Orrin H Beattie representative argues Bill H 98 clarifies town service officers role in General Assistance. He notes officers operate weekends and holidays, recipients may still apply to district offices, and most welfare funds are federal or hospital costs. Bill aims to ease travel for recipients and guide emergency aid within welfare rules.
In a letter responding to John Layman of Stratton Corp, Malvine Cole of Stratton argues private firms should pay to pollute. She describes local protest, a public meeting with Stratton officials and residents, and cites Mrs Costello’s report of pollution from Stratton's treatment plant.
A Washington essay compares political leaders to Moses, noting public mistrust of leaders and the lonely, trial like seekers such as McCloskey and Muskie. It traces how candidates struggle to find words that reflect their true stance, while advisers press for palatable messaging and softening quotes.
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