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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse, appointed by President Nixon, hints at decriminalizing marijuana possession while denying long term addiction or links to hard drugs. A press sneak preview reveals findings challenging hard-line policy, amid rising college use and proposed state changes. A top federal defection followed.
The piece critiques Vermont towns including Arlington for delaying budget details until the last moment, arguing voters cannot assess finances. It notes Dorset offers advance hearings, urges residents to demand participation, warns of voter apathy turning them into rubber stamps, and touches on marijuana policy debates and broader budget control.
Raymond L Heureux stated that though Molly Stark School expansion is needed for space and funded by the state Department of Education, it will not benefit children in the special education program. He argues that moving them from current classrooms would offset gains from larger facilities designed for their needs.
Special Education teachers at Molly Stark School defend the proposed addition as a means to free space for general classes and improve facilities without segregating students. They argue the project uses existing funds and state aid, improves speech therapy spaces, and maintains inclusive schooling alongside the district and Department of Education.
A large contributor to McCarthy's 1968 campaign, Quigley, is described as Sen. McCarthy's brother in law. American argues Hubert Humphrey owes $138,762 from the 1968 race while Kennedy's estate faces $416,000 if suit against the late senator’s estate succeeds. McCoy questions timing and targets, noting a merger with Western Airlines and political implications. Scott cites prior debts and payments, with Nixon debts paid. The airline says Republican debt reduced and Kennedy debt may be paid if funds are raised.
A humorous Family Weekly note recalls a horse stepping from its post to the pari-mutuel window to place a five dollar win bet on itself. The window man and others react with disbelief as the horse speaks, then skepticism about winning chances follows.
The California superior court effectively rules on fashion taste, awarding Loretta Young 559000 for NBCs reruns showing outdated outfits. The piece notes the risk of courts judging costumes and jokes about fashion cycles and a judge facing domestic conflict if his wife disagrees.
A letter to Gov. Deane C. Davis from Irene Elders of Ludlow argues that nonresident landowners pay high Vermont real estate taxes yet contribute locally and should not be penalized with higher costs. She cites family ties, local labor, weekend spending, and reliance on state roads, asking legislators to treat out-of-state landowners fairly to avoid selling land to developers.
The author recalls clearing out keepsakes and revisits beloved children’s poems from Oliver Herford’s A Child’s Primer of Natural History. Vivid illustrations accompany doggerel about creatures like Ornitherhynchus Paradoxus and the Yak, with memories of siblings reciting and mispronouncing lines, and parental quips prompting reflections on indecision and choice.
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