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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Army court rulings acquitting Hutto and other GIs on orders defense heighten calls to criminalize war policy. Critics warn the trials reveal a broader reckoning over search and destroy tactics, wartime ethics, and accountability across command structures.
Sen Edward Janeway of Londonderry, Vermont, long national Republican committeeman, urged the GOP to shed factionalism and avoid backing Spiro Agnew on the 1972 ticket. A liberal Republican who backed Eisenhower, Rockefeller, and even Nixon at times, Janeway argues for a forward looking, less divisive strategy to appeal to a younger electorate while maintaining leadership respect within Vermont Republicans.
Editor notes summarize MAUHS Principal Charles Keir's outline of a 45-15 school year plan with a letter and chart for parents showing how extended hours would work. Officials at Mt Anthony seek to accommodate enrollment beyond capacity without new construction while inviting public input on year round use of facilities. Bennington Rep. Witten criticizes Montpelier decorum and debates unemployment benefits, noting the broader debate over welfare versus payroll-funded benefits. The page reflects a shift as citizens organize locally to influence institutions, inspired by civil rights era action models.
The piece argues that desegregation and voting rights advances began with individual actions and courts, expanding into broad movements. It highlights the 18-year-old vote impact, Common Cause, and the Urban Coalition, noting a potential powerful third force yet limited by membership size.
Letter to the Editor explains the 45-15 plan split into four attendance groups totaling 36 weeks in school per group and 12 weeks of vacation per year, with a common four week break. It notes the plan is illustrative and that the school board will study all alternatives to find a workable schedule for Bennington.
A reader argues for a new group AFRAID to curb misleading ads aimed at children. He cites ACT's campaign for free airtime and calls for a broader watchdog role spanning commercials, TV shows, and supermarket marketing. The letter notes the need for funding and hints at personal, travel-themed assurances to supporters.
New York Democrats say Governor Rockefeller will need higher taxes to balance the 1971 72 budget as federal aid proves insufficient. Assembly Minority Leader Steingut warns Washington help is too little and too late and insists the governor must face up to rising taxes. He notes GOP votes may be lacking in both houses to pass tax increases and promises a constructive but independent Democratic stance.
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