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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1971
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 questions the ethics of training soldiers to kill under orders, citing My Lai and wartime discipline. It contrasts strict obedience with modern Army permissiveness, debates consequences of an all volunteer force, and weighs whether a disciplined system can coexist with humane conduct. It also briefly covers Mt. Anthony Bennington school district plans for state takeover of bus costs to ease local funding and ensure high school access.
Robert L. Green Jr. details the Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council program priorities for 1971 72 including early child development youth community organizing and elderly support. He notes a 500000 year budget with 600000 700000 sought from federal and local funds and growing local backing across Bennington and Rutland counties. He cites Head Start Neighborhood Youth Corps Foster Grandparents Senior Opportunities and planned expansions plus nine VISTAs and a drug prevention effort leveraging 18000 grant.
Dexter J C Moore argues for a more realistic cost on a new school addition and criticizes opposing views while urging voters to support Carolyn Peckham May Jane Rounds and other candidates in the May elections. He cites enrollment pressures at Mt Anthony Union High and notes daily bus shifts creating inadequate service for children.
Richard Starnes extolls walking as a spring tonic and a nourishing practice for mind and body. He recalls solo journeys in Ireland and the American West, notes how walkers are viewed, describes memory mapped trails from Beaver Creek to Smoke Hole, and contrasts pedestrian travel with cars and planes while praising springtime hikes and memory as a travel companion.
Letter writer argues for accurate reporting on Pownal school issues and cost figures. He questions a pasted article’s accuracy, cites a turn-key cost comparison with Winchester and Greenfield, notes population growth, and invites voters to a Taxpayers Association meeting to discuss town affairs and school funding. Harry Johnson urges informed voting.
The Banner reports the League of Women Voters will not hold a pre Town Meeting in Bennington this year. Voters will discuss town issues at the floor vote on Monday March 1 at 7 30 p m at the Elementary School. Copies of the town report are available at the Town Building and an interview on the town report airs Sunday at noon on WBTN with Town Manager Edward Lamb and Bob Harrington.
The Burlington Free Press notes a remarked line about pollution with a playful retort about shooting an arrow into the air and it getting stuck, illustrating a humorous aside in a local context.
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