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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1970
Page
1
Lt. Gov. Hayes launches active campaign against Gov. Deane Davis in Vermont. He accuses Davis team of backroom advisers and poor public focus since the Vietnam War debate. Gov Hoff calls Hayes bid healthy. Hoff denies Senate plans.
French President Georges Pompidou addressed a joint session of Congress urging a Middle East peace settlement that rejects force by both sides and resolves Palestinian refugee issues. He affirmed Israel’s right to existence and security while noting US and French war reflections and addressing Vietnam.
A Bennington case pits Mt. Anthony Union High School board, Principal Keir, Supt. Corcoran, and SVVEA against two teachers over curriculum materials. Parents and students allege an assignment with categories for dirty words and body parts. administrators weigh evidence while McConkey faces possible dismissal.
Vermont moves its environmental control plan toward a House debate after the Appropriations Committee endorsed the measure 6 to 4. The bill creates eight district commissions for land use permits, a statewide development plan panel, and includes a 97000 dollar appropriation. Supporters, including conservationists, urge protection of flood plains and high elevations, while votes on related water pollution and permit provisions loom.
Bennington legislator R Marshal Witten defended a bill to enforce Health Department subdivision regulations, winning a strong voice vote for preliminary approval. The measure would require certificates of compliance with the regulations when property tax transfers are recorded, imposing a 1000 dollar fine and placing a lien on the transferred real estate. The House Natural Resources Committee backed the bill, with support from House Minority Leader Thomas P. Salmon. Critics argued for revisions before action and conservatives pressed against the bill. The measure advances to a final House vote and then to the Senate.
Town Counsel Norton Barber warned that the Bennington Village Trustees plan to form a city hinges on unlikely annexations and votes. He noted that annexation would require affirmative votes, state legislative approval, and possible court commissioners, plus the city would bear full municipal duties and separate taxes. He warned the unified town would remain a stronger unit and taxes might change for village residents.
The Vermont Senate passed a bill creating a cabinet form of government, setting Jan 10 1971 as the effective date with immediate effect except for governor appointment powers. A sleeper amendment by Sen Buckley gives the governor authority to hire and fire department heads and state board members, drawing opposition over added bureaucracy.
Governor Rockefeller announced a three part plan to combat youth drug abuse in Albany. The program seeks 65 million dollars for treatment centers, up to 200 million in housing bonds for facilities, and a 550 thousand dollar teacher training program. It would coordinate state local and federal efforts and involve hearings by the State Investigation Commission.
Village President Henry Mallory writes an Inside Fall letter and readers respond on various topics. Former Manchester Town Manager James L Woodard denies being fired and criticizes selectmen in a brief Page Seven exchange. Hoosick Falls Central School gains a new educational television program on Page Eight.
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