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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
6
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201. The notice confirms the paper’s publishing schedule and corporate address for readers and advertisers.
A proposed House bill would let tenants deduct pro rated real estate taxes on their rental units, shifting burden from landlord to tenant. Supporters say the current system favors owners and harms low income renters, while critics cite a potential $600 million annual revenue loss. Vermont already offers state rent deductions but federal relief remains limited.
Readers describe a visit to Lucely Castle with its Elizabethan layou t yew hedges and a garden of benches, peacocks, and a neglected border while noting head gardener complaints about non working staff and tulip renovations. They also visit Cotwsold Animal Farm with its tearoom and a gene bank project for rare livestock and poultry to preserve breeds.
Editor notes praise for volunteer firemen who warned Bennington residents about contaminated water after high waters. North Bennington residents discuss water bottling as a neighborly joke, while John Hubard’s Friendly Town photo signals longrunning city charity toward New York City youths, offering hope for the future.
In a Banner letter, a reader urges beautification of the Dunkin Donuts corner near the Methodist Church and First Vermont Bank and Trust, noting the bank’s efforts and the Methodist Church mini-park as positive changes and calling for broader, low-cost enhancements in the business district.
Paragraphs condemn trash spots on Main Street fronts and the Dunkin Donuts corner. Neglected juniper plantings and tall grass create an ugly, trashy scene, signaling disinterest in local businesses and community pride. a plea for property maintenance to rectify the condition.
In March Town Meeting the polls are open all day. Old people and people who work nights are able to vote. About $125,000 is voted at this time.
The letter states the Design 339 Disco Show on July 2 at the armory is not linked to the original Design 339 artists seeking a Bennington gallery. It also criticizes Shaftsbury budget voting practices and urges an Australian ballot at Cole Hall with the polls open all day to reflect taxpayers wishes.
New York Times columnist argues that rail unions veto key reorganization of bankrupt Northeast lines, threatening the Southern Railway 460 miles of Penn Central track in the Delmarva Peninsula. If unions persist, Conrail may run services but abandon much of the track, causing regional disruption and higher government costs. The piece also calls for better upkeep of city trees and public spaces, urging pride and accountability for future generations. 118 Putnam St.
The piece argues Jimmy Carter's devout religion could redefine the presidency, provoking worry among secular intellectuals while offering voters a renewal of civil religion. It notes Bellah's concept of a national higher law and questions whose God will guide public policy, suggesting Carter's faith could mobilize a broad constituency.
Humor notes New England Telephone adds four overseas lines Singapore New Zealand Chile and Peru direct dialing. A light exchange joke follows about still trying to reach Hyannis. An efficiency expert asks how many employees near retirement age and the director jokes none are going the other way.
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