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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner issued daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Vermont Education Association editorial argues local property taxes fail to fund equal educational opportunities and urges state funding reforms. It cites disparities in towns like Pownal Woodford Sunderland and Shaftsbury, notes the Miller Formula failure, and calls on Montpelier to adopt sound equitable funding with limited local tax burden.
Corporators push to raise 1 million dollars to help finance a 6 million expansion for Putnam Memorial Hospital. The campaign aims to improve facilities, add a new main entrance, and emphasize outpatient care while noting Bennington County’s strong medical endowment.
Editor notes Vermont faces a busy session election year amid multiple judicial vacancies including a death and retirements. The piece laments lack of standout candidates, calls for snow to boost ski traffic and notes Mt Anthony High School Winter Carnival risks cancellation without eight inches of snow, urging readers to pray for snow or spring.
As Muskie launched his presidential candidacy in a national telecast, Gov. George Wallace signaled a Florida primary bid. The Florida race threatens Jackson and reshapes the Democratic field. Wallace's surge could boost a third party run and alter delegate dynamics at Miami Beach. Reubin Askew may oppose a strong Wallace faction in Florida.
Arlington resident Henry B. Raymore objects to Arlington officials and Commissioner Gray over the proposed Route 7 access road. He argues the committee accepted a compromise, not an approval, and urges the governor to intervene. The letter criticizes cost claims and warns of no-access if demands aren’t met, while noting related quirky anecdotes.
Vermont officials warn against rapid shopping center growth along U S highways across Brattleboro Dover Northfield and Middlebury. The piece argues centers hurt neighborhood character raise blight and threaten local merchants while urging use of Act 250 hearings to curb development and protect Vermont towns.
Nixon aims to blunt a right wing challenge led by Ohio congressman John Ashbrook by maintaining a tough Vietnam stance. Colson warned that troop withdrawals could empower right wing figures like Wallace or Ashbrook, while the President pursued policies appealing to both wings. Nixon’s balance has yielded gains with the GOP base but at cost to moderates, signaling a strong path toward re election.
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