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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1974
Page
5
The writer argues Perrott misreads the funding shift from federal HEW to Revenue Sharing in Bennington. He notes federal cuts leave local funds, controlled by voters rather than HEW, and opposes staffing the Center with welfare recipients due to potential unavailability of work capacity.
A letter argues for Day Care funding, saying it lowers welfare costs by enabling parents to work. It criticizes Mr. Perrott's stance, questions on college graduates guiding care, and asserts staff quality and taxpayer savings. Voters are urged to approve the funding without tax increases.
Kenneth W. Costin argues that federal revenue sharing funds, though not local, can be used to aid the disadvantaged and reduce dependence on Washington. He urges a Yes vote for Bennington, urging careful, responsible distribution to help the unemployed, hungry, poor, and delinquent while promoting a stronger community.
A reader urges Sunderland voters to base the school board decision on Mary Beckwith's qualifications and experience. The letter discusses welfare boards, local governance, budget transparency, and the need for informed voting over gut instinct.
A Bennington restaurant owner defends his licensed business and denounces federal and state tax allocations. He warns taxes burden workers, cites Vermont programs for institutions 204 Depot and 102 River, and urges voters to oppose appropriations. He notes patrons include working people and reveals details about patrons and local history.
Patrick B. Honan of West Road defends Selectman Max Perrotta in The Banner letter, noting his decisiveness and stance on budget ballot items. He rebukes calls to abandon Town Meeting, argues for responsible local governance, and urges support for Perrotta in District 33.
In a playful critique, the author claims all things fit into two categories Presidential or Congressional. He lists diverse examples from sports and cities to people and objects, notes exceptions, and jokes about indigestion challenging the dichotomy. The piece ends noting theory is Congressional and collapse is Presidential.
The town schedules a puppet show at the Auditorium on Union Street for family and adult audiences, notes a water supply steady despite cold weather, and reports gas leaks reducing local output. Highlights include Brotherhood Week observance, nursing school grads, a Burkhardt garage fire, and a Kentonic racing ruling.
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