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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Local school officials fret over a credibility gap after a defeated union school bond and looming funding needs. Bennington School Director Anthony Pello warns changes move too fast and urges house to house surveys before more reforms. Citizens, skeptical of officials, must engage, attend meetings, and monitor budgets to bridge distrust and address classroom shortages.
U S Senator Vance Hartke of Indiana urges a bill to create a legislative attorney general for Congress to advise on legality and interpretation of laws. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that staff of investigative committees can be sued, highlighting risks to outside counsel and the need for a dedicated congressional lawyer.
A reader critiques California and Vermont education standards for lacking objective norms and cost projections. He cites Arlington library space, committee infighting, and inconsistent evaluations of Bayonne High School, arguing standards reflect subjective biases and cost implications. He suggests merging Burr & Burton and a terminal vocational high school to share resources, though warns it faces political resistance and funding concerns.
Editor reports Gov Hoff hinted federal airport development funds are reserved for Vermont despite the legislature not approving the state share last session. Bennington pushes its runway plans expecting a large grant, while a burned Walloomsac Road house clears space for extension. The $600,000 state airport budget awaits legislative approval. Grandma Moses paintings return to Bennington Museum for a summer exhibit through October 24 drawing crowds.
Burlington commentary notes former aide Bill Moyers urged moderation in discussing the Vietnam War at St. Michael's College. The column argues Moyers exploited a fear of extremism to avoid tough choices, tracing the device back to 1838 Vermont anti slavery critiques and noting easier calls for moderation than justification of the war.
Edith Myers of 122 Putnam St Bennington writes a letter to explain her No vote on the MAUHS bond issue for 20 additional rooms. She objects to the oversized school with unused spaces and high costs, arguing overcrowding seems unlikely and urging cost adjustments and ecumenical use of facilities. She notes personal finances and a belief in modest local prosperity.
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