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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The Vermont editorial warns that Parker's new interpretation of the right to know, adopted by Gov. Davis, restricts public and press access to certain public meetings. It recalls Oakes's view that legislative bodies include committees and argues against excluding the public from working sessions, warning of potential corruption and plans to cover meetings regardless.
Shaftsbury residents face a special election on Tuesday July 16 to rescind or reaffirm the May 16 vote for a townwide reappraisal. The move follows disputes among local leaders and an advertising dispute over tax implications, with taxes expected to shift rather than rise uniformly.
The piece discusses fundraising efforts to raise 100000 for Memorial Park recreation center and contemplates naming options such as Bennington Recreation Center or Everybody's Place. It also notes Vermont electoral votes in the presidential race, recalling Nixon and Agnew events and visits by Senator McGovern and Senator Eagleton in Manchester and Middlebury.
A letter from the Fund Raising Committee of Bennington urges support for a Community Resources Center. The group pledges nonprofessional effort, invites questions, and plans a weeklong fundraising push, stressing the center’s value to all ages and the area at a fraction of real estate value. William C. Rassenpflug signs as committee leader.
The Vermont utility Centeral Vermont explains that refunds were issued by check to comply with a 40 day mandate from the Public Service Board. Credits to customer accounts were not possible within the statutory time frame due to a six day billing cycle.
Junction Restaurant patrons thank North Bennington readers for loyalty at a recent open meeting about the Junction music. Karl Harrington and Gary Pank defend the project amid neighbor concerns and note community benefits and tourism upside.
A letter urges Shaftsbury voters to vote No on reappraisal on Tuesday July 18. It argues qualified professionals would not substantially change taxes and that reappraisal would ensure residents pay no more and no less than a fair share of property taxes.
To the Editor, Shaftsbury, argues a fair tax reappraisal will benefit many residents by lowering taxes for some and confirming shared responsibility in a democracy. The writer notes Tuesday’s vote cannot achieve the reappraisal on its own and urges residents to support fair tax policy.
Thank you to the many people and businesses that donated to the 1972 Senior Class All-Night Party. Dick Martell chaired. Don and Claire Raina co chaired. Ceil Hassenpylug secretary. Joye Gavin treasurer. committees led by James and Jeanne Mattison-Snacks. Ted and Kathy Briggs decorations. Harold and Rose Burgess tickets and programs. George Hadwen and Ed Pinsonreault breakfast. Trwise Johnson bands. Lorna Cole contests and parties. Joan Ackerman gifts prizes. Dat Chanelle telephone.
The piece argues Nixon holds an edge despite shifts in campaign leadership while McGovern challenges Democrats and questions economic policy. It notes polling volatility, the convention process, and contrasts Republican calm with Democratic energy as the race nears.
Miami Beach reports a tempered convention showing youth energy and discipline. The piece contrasts McGovern and Eagleton with Nixon and questions which path ends the nation’s frustration. It notes infighting over policy, the hope for peace and prosperity, and the need to unite behind a credible plan.
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