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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The article argues the Middle East is the likeliest seat of a new world war due to clashes between East and West interests. It notes U Thant warns the UN may withdraw observers from the Suez cease fire line as violence rises. It highlights mutual distrust among Arabs, Israel, and big powers, and cites U.S. and Soviet moves to arm the region. It calls for a U.N. brokered settlement to avert catastrophe.
The Bennington Board of Sisters appeals on Grievance Day show many 1969 appraisals duplicating 1968 figures with some restored by listers. Taxpayers may move to the local Board of Civil Authority or Vermont Tax Department as delays and costs mount. The new BCA composition after last November’s Republican sweep could shift how closely figures align with the sisters. The old age observer notes the ongoing merry-go-round of assessments and budget impacts.
The letter assigns blame for the looming blight and economic loss on International Paper lands in Stratton to both the company and the state. It argues Vermont neglects long term planning, forests, farms, and timber potential in favor of tourism and quick gains, urging better support for sustainable development.
The letter discusses opposition to Nixon's Safeguard ABM plan, citing Sen Charles Percy and Gen W W Ford. It defends deployment using Edward Teller and Gen Jan Sejna with Grechko quotes. A resident critic questions local water rent collection and state planning in Vermont.
Sparks From the Forge reviews a rough start to the season at Landgrove garden. Weather delayed manure, onions survived snow, peas suffered from root fungus after rotated planting, sugar peas dodged infection but were browsed by deer. Tomatoes and lettuce thrived while weeds and cold kept him indoors until recently.
Attorney General James M. Jeffords blasts the mob money charge as politics, arguing it diverts from Vermonts land boom issue. Former deputy AG Frank Mahady counters, saying the crime money charge is not new and politics intrudes on legitimate land buyers. The real question is how rapid development will affect open land, water, roads, taxes, and services across towns likely to bear the growth.
John Chamberlain argues the oil depletion allowance remains defensible for national defense and supply stability as new North Slope and Canadian fields emerge, while acknowledging changing politics and rising nonoil taxes. He notes Texas lawmakers split on Nixon’s tax reform and urges open debate before 1969 shifts.
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