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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
An aggrieved Springfield taxpayer calls for tax reform to ease homeowner burden from real estate taxes. The letter argues renters pay taxes via higher rents and lack deductions, while homeowners face direct bills and investment constraints. It cautions against a double burden on renters and favors balanced reform.
As urban problems surge amid shifting populations many large city leaders announce retirement or decline re election. The piece notes Cavanagh New Haven Lee and others leaving while structural strains—shrinking tax bases, widening welfare costs, and dependency on outside aid—press mayors to quit, risking fewer capable leaders as crises grow.
The Banner highlights creative ads by local youths from its advertising contest with playful remarks on originality and a joking nickname Hippie for a mosquito. It cites Apollo 11 praise, notes traffic repairs on Hunt Street and Park Street bridges, jokes about train reliability, mops hairdos, and closes with Fraternal Monitor commentary.
Vermont Governor Deane Davis urges education on conservation and proposes creating the New England Institute for Quality Environment at Ripton. He seeks $200,000 from the New England Regional Commission for start up, with future funding from grants and tuition, involving multiple state departments. The center sits in Green Mountain National Forest with extensive facilities and staff plans to inspect it.
Representative from Vermont reviews House actions in June including a one year extension of the income surtax, repeal of the investment tax credit, and pending Senate consideration. He notes shifts in Democratic support, highlights other major appropriations, and mentions reform prospects under President Nixon. He praises the aid to families, Older Americans Act extension, and Volunteer programs while criticizing a weaker cigarette labeling extension.
A letter to The Banner argues against the current real estate tax as unfair to homeowners in Vermont. It calls for reform, contends renters avoid full tax responsibility, and asserts homeowners defend their sacred homes amid an inequitable tax structure. The writer urges state and town officials and economists to reform taxes before homeowners are driven to desperation.
Citizens urge lawmakers to address unfair property taxes impacting homeowners and renters in Vermont. They warn reassessment of homesteads as vacation properties will displace the elderly and low income residents, trigger rent hikes, and raise welfare and state aid costs. Residents Cecile Breason and Charles Rounds call for zoning enforcement and tax relief before further hardship.
A period piece commentary links timber and housing deals to national forest policy and Japanese timber imports. It notes Stratton Mountain sales, possible forest land conversion, and a push to expand timber production amid cuts to education and Indian funds. It cites a National Timber Supply Bill debate and criticism from conservationists.
Henry Van Loon argues for using property tax assessments to influence land development. He contends assessments should reflect current use or near-term plans, raising taxes on land slated for future development to influence state policy and governor’s stance. Manchester Center reader comments.
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