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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
3
In Montpelier UPI reports the 1968 law authorizing local taxation of state owned and lease lands will be re-examined by the 1969 legislature as part of ongoing review of fiscal and land policy. Public reaction and potential changes in tax structure are under discussion among lawmakers and local officials.
Patrolman James Lammert stopped a car ahead of his cruiser Saturday night and arrested the driver. The vehicle had been stolen the night before with $500 in clothing and the officer’s service revolver recovered. In a separate matter, Asst. Atty. Gen. Louis Peck criticized a recently passed tax act for confusion and lack of a repealer. He noted the universal application implied by the phrase all state lands and outlined inconsistencies in how state land and structures are taxed. Peck urged early reconsideration and clarification to aid towns and the state.
Mt Anthony High School will schedule religion courses this summer under the Bennington Religious Education Foundation with the administration directing the process. The plan follows meetings between BREF and the school, potentially avoiding computer scheduling if needed. Budget notes include 25,000 for renovations and 10,000 for high school remodels.
University of Vermont Extension Agent John C Page reports results from the June Daily Month calf weight guessing contest at area stores. About 800 guesses ranged 3 to 555 pounds. first prize went to Patty Mason for a 130 pound 10 ounce guess at Oneida Market. other top prizes awarded at Readsboro First National Store Power's Market North Bennington Super Duper and Grand Union Bennington. Children aided by parents, most guesses under weight, winners receive cash prizes and calves gain about one pound daily.
Memorial Park playgrounds host the annual Baby Show at 9 30 a m for babies two years and under with ribbons for winners and the 1968 king and queen chosen by judges. Patriots Parade on July 3 forms at Oneida lot at 9 45 a m and travels Main St School St and Gage St to the park with prizes for patriotic dress and decorated bicycles and Lucky Bucks for appropriate outfits. Independence Day避 observance closes playgrounds July 4. Street Dance July 10 8 10 p m at Oneida lot if attendance is strong. Pet Show July 12 with judging at 9 45 a m. Essex Junction UP I reports State Sen Daniel Rugles Republican candidate for lieutenant governor says the office should be full time and paid 12000 annually. He would serve as a full time assistant to the governor.
Windsor County State s Attorney James Wright endorses gun regulation amid Vermont homicides. He notes eight of nine recent Windsor County killings were by gunfire and argues restricted purchase, sale and ownership could reduce violent deaths.
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