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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The notice lists operating details and corporate address for the Vermont newspaper.
In a critique of a proposed state lottery, the piece argues Vermonters resist new taxes yet back lottery dreams. It flags limited expected revenue, administrative challenges, and harm to the least able to pay, noting the paradox of taxing hopes for a rainbow end. The author questions appealing out of state visitors and warns against legalizing a scheme that could exploit hopeful Vermonters.
A Vermont editorial criticizes lawmakers for a token session on electing five District Court judges. Only 17 of 180 attended, yet the session triggered $30 daily expense payments for all, totaling about $5,000 in public funds. The piece urges limiting pay to those present and questions legislative productivity.
Burlington has been promised 220000 of Vermont 1974 C D funds from a 1100000 state share while others seek the remaining federal funds. Bennington requests 150000 for a senior center and 146000 for housing upgrades, with Brattleboro Winooski and Montpelier also bidding.
Reader thanks The Banner and Jan Slusmon for fair Eckankar coverage of a Bennington Free Library talk. He clarifies that Living Eck Master Darwin Gross is a spiritual guide, not a pope, and Eckists form their own ethics through spiritual unfoldment while world affairs may be pursued within Eckist life. Box 448 Putney.
Letters to the editor discuss Price Chopper entering the Bennington market and potential impact on local grocers. Debates include wage practices, union concerns, and community support for existing stores. A reader praises Janet Henry’s campaign efforts for selectman and comments on local road views and trees in the area.
Rep. Jordan D. Cole of Putney voices concerns over a state government lottery versus income tax surcharges. He notes opposition from Gov. Salmon and key lawmakers who call a lottery immoral and unlikely to raise needed revenue while urging a return to the prior 9 percent surcharge. He argues the surcharge preserves income and avoids new bureaucracy despite rising unemployment and incomes overall.
Emma Harwood urges voters to back Ralph Wright citing his Bennington Program experience and ability to engage youth. She praises his finance based program judging by individual projects, and his level headed, action oriented approach ahead of the March 4 election.
A University of Massachusetts dean argues Vermont’s economy is uninhabitable outside seasonal ski forays and that natives fill menial jobs. The piece questions incentives for industrial growth, interlocking bank and utility boards, and regional energy policy, urging fair rates and Vermont‑based development.
The Burr and Burton Seminary trustees fear press coverage will distort discussions and reveal facts prematurely. The piece argues democracy requires balanced truth, press responsibility for accuracy, and public discernment, noting trustees' poor engagement with media hinders transparency. The author asserts the press safeguards freedom and informs the people despite challenges.
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