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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes a bond referendum for Pownal Elementary additions passed after several tries and subsequent opposition. Proponents defend the plan and tax impact, calculating a $66,000 first-year rise on a $107,854 grand list, a 13 percent increase, while urging voters to choose wisely at Town Meeting.
The Bennington Environmental Commission announced a landmark decision on power line appearance. It rejects undergrounding but imposes strict conditions, bans herbicides, and introduces feathering of lines as a model for future work, shaping Vermont’s scenic protections amid tourism concerns.
Twenty four Vermont senators praise Sen Madeline Harwood of Manchester while neglecting the core issue of legislators on university trustees and vote blocs. Quote of the week cites a New York Times piece on legalized prostitution in Nevada and a Mustang entrepreneur’s quip about home cooking versus fine dining. A wit about horse sense and a plane hijack ends the sample.
In a letter to the editor titled New Approach the writer argues for changing Pownal’s school makeup and direction. They note that private and parochial schools offer lower costs, urge prioritizing good teacher pay, and criticize excessive public building expenses amid rising construction costs and new technology.
To the Editor the Lions Clubs of Bennington Norshaft and Pownal explain the snowmobile race was canceled after Saturday rain despite efforts to track make snow or relocate. A promotion will still hold a drawing at the Lion bowling match March 7 with proceeds supporting sight conservation youth programs and civic improvements. The note thanks Chuck Shafer Dailey Co Genco Construction Vincent Bartimo and Green Mountain Park staff for support and planning help.
The 1971 Pownal annual report examines interim zoning with emphasis on applicant responsibilities and construction limits. It notes that development must be described to the board and that no land or structure may be constructed or altered except in conformity with the by law. Patrick J. Gray signs the commentary.
A mother praises the Day Care Center for caring for her three year old Vincent with kindergarten readiness and well mannered routines. A reader urges voters to support school board candidates with business experience, cautioning against debt through bonds and advocating fair pay for teachers.
A Vermont memoir recalls discovering a long forgotten scrapbook of 1920s arts journalism. It centers on Rockwell Kent connections to Arlington Peru and Landgrove, with notes on Kent’s books Wilderness and Voyaging, patron Marie Sterner, and friendships with Bernard Lintott and the Flahertys.
A column argues American culture shifts away from permissiveness as cinema faces backlash. It notes Love Story's clean success, Patton and Toratora challenges, Zanuck's ouster at Fox, and looming social battles waged by editors, publishers, and educators. The piece contrasts political and social avenues for decency with Natalie Wales Hamilton’s new Committee to Unite America.
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