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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont election law flaws in Bennington absentee ballots spark criticism of school elections. Calls grow to clarify processes as six selectmen and 15 justices oversee votes, with demand for a straight, fair future rule.
MALVIN COLE of Friends of Rehabilitation urges Vermont to close Weeks School at Vergennes after drug issues and alleged inhuman treatment. He cites Massachusetts shutdowns of reformatories, higher costs, and better outcomes through private schools and colleges for delinquents.
Robert Gordon of Polyarts argues for decentralizing the New England Arts Festival model to Vermont and beyond. He cites Bennington's festival as key to sustaining regional crafts, art sales, and a spirit of cooperation amid diverse political attitudes, planning for 1974 and a grand prize at the August event.
A six month skyjacking drought follows Nixon era air security rules begun January. Tight screening and armed terminal guards sharply cut hijackings after a 1968–72 spike, with over 250 arrests in terminals. FAA rejects calls to relax, noting costs about 350 million dollars yearly, while most Americans accept the tradeoff for safety.
Brattleboro Reformers recount former Attorney General John Mitchell's traits as shown in testimony. Magruder said Mitchell was present when Liddy proposed bugging the DNC and kidnapping radical leaders in Mexico and using call girls. Mitchell reportedly rejected the overall plan due to cost, showing fiscal conservatism.
In a Letter to the Editor David A McConkey reflects on Mt Anthony Regional influence noting the school prioritized people over things and integrated real world harshness into education. He recalls Marion Fowler and Charles Keir with praise for their roles and calls Mr Anthony one of the beautiful schools.
Tam, Kaltor of The Banocr, urges Bennington School District residents to vote against the BSD budget citing inflated teacher salary lines and questioning a 23 percent raise. He asserts the average raise is under 5 percent and calls for a financial accounting of BSD expenditures at Mt Anthony Union High School Bennington.
The Nixon Brezhnev accords promise cooperation in arms control and peaceful energy, while noting limited deliverables. The talks aim to build trust, reduce fear of destruction, and gradually ease tensions as both sides seek continued negotiation despite long odds and slow progress.
At the Tyler Place Resort Highgate Springs Vermont Governor Thomas Salmon and Vermont Hotel Motel Restaurant Association leaders urged precise naming of the tourism sector. They argued to distinguish recreation travel vacation and hospitality while noting ski area development pressures on the industry.
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