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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner editorial page outlines opinions from the Banner Publishing Corporation. Based at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont the paper releases editorials daily except Sundays and holidays.
The Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association calls for challenging the Mt Anthony Union School District board structure arguing it violates one person one vote since Bennington district bears 70 percent of costs yet holds only four of 11 seats. Critics say the issue hinges on legal definitions and the purpose of a union school, while the practical aim remains equitable student access across districts.
President-elect Richard Nixon seeks geographical balance by reducing Eastern Establishment influence and restoring West and Middle West participation in government. He spoke in California about rewarding regions pivotal to his election, aiming for a quieter shift in power dynamics at the top levels.
A Dorset letter argues landowners pay more than current local taxes through unseen contributions. Citing deer feeding on 22,500 acres at $100 per acre and hunting licenses totaling $1,250,000, the writer asserts state-level issues dominate. He warns of possible future deer damage bills around $4,000 annually if law ties land value to monetary terms.
Letter criticizes McNamara as World Bank head for promoting more aid despite population growth and cites Elgin Groseclose rebuttal on productivity. It notes a 1968 Los Angeles Times claim to double IDA loans and questions repayment potential, then shifts to a critique of Eastern dominance in U S politics and Nixon-Goldwater era regional tensions.
In North Bennington Vermont a writer recalls winter hardships and memories from snow bound days to four buckle overshoes. He reflects on skating sledding and the warmth of indoors as glamour fades and practicality governs outdoor wear.
The Miami Cuban community numbers up to 200000 in Greater Miami and may shift local power by 1972. They boosted prosperity, revived neighborhoods, and shaped media and business life while awaiting U.S. Cuba policy shifts. They want clarity on missile crisis records and Nixon’s stance on OAS actions against Castro influence.
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