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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont editorial writers accuse Public Safety Commissioner E A Alexander of acting as judge and jury over state police, refusing to discipline officers tied to the Irasburg shooting. They urge Gov Hoff to fire Alexander to restore public trust and reduce perceived prejudice.
Vermont Gov elect Davis plans a combined inaugural address and budget message, signaling possible sales tax or tax increases to fund a projected two year program. A $33 million gap between general fund revenue and trimmed requests frames his bid for a balanced, lean budget near $162 million expected revenues.
A Vermont regional appeal argues land and water use must be planned now. Rapid land ownership changes by out‑of‑state buyers threaten local governance, roads, education, and jobs. The piece urges coordinated planning with federal and state help to protect waterways and expand year‑round recreation.
In New York era reflections on self reliance highlight Bob Morris and his University of Plano in Dallas area. Morris, former Senate subcommittee counsel, built a two campus plan for developmental education to help dropouts, starting with 54 students and growing to 760 acres and a 15-building complex. The piece links this to broader debates on federal aid and personal achievement.
The piece argues against ageist attacks on senior drivers, citing NSC data that 65 plus drivers commit fewer accidents than under 25s, who cause more incidents. It supports periodic tests after 70 and hands the case to safer policy over youth bravado, urging no arbitrary age limits. It also notes Lt. Gov. Daley's Vermont exit and potential teaching future.
The Brattleboro Reformer urges continuous action to fix Route 9 between Brattleboro and Bennington. Despite widened stretches removing truck congestion, sharp curves and limited visibility persist, risking safety in all weather and winter conditions.
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