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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1970
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 piece critiques prison reform neglect and the cycle of crime, citing John Buckley on Billerica, the lack of rehabilitation, and the impact of empty educational services in prisons. It notes political resistance to inmate support and highlights ongoing debates on law and order and budget priorities. It also covers Debbie Chenaille’s gubernatorial win at Green Mountain Girls State, presidential oil releases affecting New England, and Vermont public works and environmental concerns, including power lines and the PSB.
The Vermont Supreme Court faces two long stalled issues as oral arguments question the constitutionality of sabbath blue laws and the state abortion statute. Justices weigh legal grounds and modern social change while lawmakers failed to act in 1969 and 1970.
William J. Mallin of Manchester Center responds to a prior Manchester Depot area letter about postal service changes. He disclaims blame on Rep. Stafford and the Chamber of Commerce, explains the sequence from petitions to relocation talks, notes no initial suggestion to merge offices, and cites postal inspectors' and real estate officers' roles in proposing consolidation. He defends chamber membership balance and offers to show his records to refute misstatements.
A 1949 Holyoke dam fish ladder program revived shad runs and spurred calls for modernizing ladders at Holyoke Turners Falls and Vernon Dam. By 1972 Atlantic salmon were anticipated, but funding, design, and ownership questions threaten restoration. Officials urge rapid action to avoid waste and preserve a viable river fishery.
Henry H Mallory Village President warns in The Banner that consolidating Bennington with the town risks major asset losses and higher costs. He lists village-owned fire, police, water, and road assets and predicts doubled water rates, higher taxes, and 10 to 12 more police officers if consolidation proceeds. He urges residents to vote against the measure.
Youth address at Wabash College reflects on Vietnam era distrust of government promises. William Placher quotes Camus Auden and cinema to urge hope, urging graduates to act with honor even amid anger and social upheaval.
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