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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1970
Page
1
Selectman J. Duncan Campbell outlined a timetable for Bennington unification if the 1966 act passes at March Town Meeting. The plan sets final merger by January 1 1971 with revotes possible, village charter relinquishment, and village town consolidation steps including potential revotes and a final village vote around August 30.
Bennington Village trustees approved a near-final warning amid opposition to consolidation efforts led by selectmen. Village President Henry H. Mallory urged residents to vote against the Consolidation Act, arguing it benefits neither improvements nor the village debt of 12324.16 nor its highway equipment. The board considers a city form of government, seeking voters to fund charter research at 1500 dollars. Ballot items on March 17 include city government, auditing system, officer elections, and reimbursing 57.47 for sidewalk costs. Incumbents seek re-election in multiple wards. two new candidates filed in Ward 4.
Surprising parents confront Mt Anthony Union High School board with copies of student assignments and three upset students detailing alleged English class materials. They accuse a teacher and director of distributing bawdy or modern Bible interpretations, prompting calls for action as school officials respond.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird asked Congress for approval of a third Safeguard ABM site at Whiteman AFB Missouri and funds for advance work on five more possible sites. He noted costs could rise to 11.9 billion for 12 sites while stressing urgency to counter Soviet and Chinese threats and maintain SALT positions. Laird testified behind closed doors with portions released by the Pentagon.
Two senior Democrats voiced reservations about broad ABM expansion. Senator Henry M. Jackson said no current need for city defense against a Chinese missile attack, supporting base protection instead. Senator John O. Pastore opposed expanding antiballistic missiles beyond the two authorized stations for Minuteman bases in Montana and North Dakota. The statements signal a significant Senate setback for administration plans.
A conservative Republican coalition in Vermont leads a petition to reorganize the Education Department under direct governor control. David Whitcomb of Eden coordinates the drive while Education Board members express concerns about loss of policy powers and board independence.
Albany N Y A majority of Republican assemblymen proposed a 10 percent across the board increase in state aid for the 1970 71 school year Assemblywoman Constance E Cook of Ithaca chairs the Education Committee and joined 48 GOP members in introducing legislation to aid hard pressed districts The plan would total 368 million versus 360 million in Gov Rockefeller proposal It retains existing formulas while adding a 10 percent increase with an equitable solution for local officials
The Supreme Court considered limits on a defendant who disrupts a trial as a potential guide for the Chicago Seven appeal. William Allen, convicted in Chicago for a 1966 tavern holdup, was removed for disorder. the case raises whether a judge may use restraints or shackling to keep proceedings moving. The matter follows a 7th Circuit ruling granting a right to be present at all stages, echoed by precedents involving Bobby Seale.
A Mankiewicz Braden column critiques Nixon's Southern strategy as splitting the nation into two armed camps. Manchester selectmen persist in solving Main Street traffic and parking issues. A windblown Bromley Mountain stretch blamed for two weekend head-on crashes injuring nine.
A 40 page analysis by Engineer L M Pittendreigh for the Town Water and Sewer Commission says Bennington and North Bennington must overhaul distribution mains and reorganize water departments to boost revenues. It cites mineral encrustation, leaks, and the need for metered rates to replace fixture based charges, with calls to clean mains and improve fire flows.
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