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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Dr. Julius Manes argues the right to vote is vital as Bennington faces a village election on unification. The piece notes 13 percent turnout for the Mt Anthony School Board race and urges villagers to vote yes to dissolve village boundaries, create a single town government, and boost growth and services while warning against special-interest control.
The piece critiques nonrecorded amendments in the House on SST funding, notes public opposition, and urges reform. It compares House and Senate voting, highlighting private influence and absent participation. It advocates a roll call or teller-style system, arguing it would take under 15 minutes to record all members.
The Congress, Supreme Court, and Selective Service director clash over who may refuse military service on conscience grounds as the Vietnam War rages. Congress links exemption to religious belief, the Court expands to ethical beliefs, and Tarr proposes broad sincerity and study requirements, creating unequal access for the poor amid a conflict that favors the wealthy.
A former Vermont critic argues for school vouchers allowing parents to pay tuition at any school, public or private, to test market competition. He cites private roads past and private schools now closing, warns of church state clashes, and notes a liberal arts college’s accreditation fight as evidence of a profit mindset in education. He urges a fair trial while acknowledging opposition from educational authorities.
A Bennington resident at 127 Union St argues that a consolidated town would reduce duplication, unify governance, and improve economy. He recounts foreign dictatorship experiences, praises voting freedom, and urges neighbors to vote for consolidation to create a single strong governing body for all residents.
A candidate thanks District No 14 voters for support and pledges to uphold education standards within economical means. He credits the Bennington League of Women Voters for presenting candidates and thanks campaign workers Bernard Murray and Timothy Corcoran for their efforts. RFD 1
In New York only about 850000 of 3566252 eligible Democrats expected to vote in the governoral contest between Arthur Goldberg and Howard Samuels. Voter apathy cited by both camps and party leaders, with City races likely driving turnout. Senate contest draws more attention as Sorensen, O'Dwyer, Ottinger, and McCarthy campaign aggressively.
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