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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial uses Webster's sense of grievance to discuss tax protests in a democracy. It notes taxpayers facing property values set by government ministers, balancing disdain with acceptance of funding public services as irate crowds form early today.
Grievance Day in Bennington prompts mixed reactions as property owners contest new appraisals. Some expect reductions after convincing listers, while many remain stoic or see listings unchanged. Critics call for total regional listings by outside professionals to end perceived inequities.
Vermont Long Trail groups fear overuse as custodians enforce rules on firewood trash and outhouses amid erosion from heavy foot traffic. A Time magazine feature on page 61 touts backcountry trekking prompting many to consider a backpacking trip on the famed route.
The five school aid decisions block tuition subsidies, direct grants, and textbook purchases for private and parochial schools. Justice Powell rejects indirect tax subsidies as unconstitutional, signaling weakness for President Nixon's tax credit plan and reinforcing separation of church and state.
A Bennington public school art teacher writes to the Banner about submitting an unsigned contract for the 1873 74 year and explains why a letter to the editor was sent after a board meeting. The letter addressed to Mr. David Adler and the Mt Anthony School Board outlines concerns over unread reasons and seeks publication.
A Mt Anthony Jr High art teacher resigns after a year marked by disputes with administration and paperwork demands. She praises the high school art department and hopes for support for better teaching conditions for students. She notes President Nixon's veto on bombing Cambodia as a constitutional crisis.
A reader argues the bottle bill burdens small neighborhood stores while encouraging cross-river shopping for cheaper prices. He compares 17 item totals showing small Harlland store at 21.21 versus West Lebanon NH chain at 20.96, noting driving costs and time. He urges repeal by local option and supports Green Up style highway cleanliness while preserving small shops.
A reader guides children through green topics with a wide local library selection. Herbert Zim and Millicent Selsam lead titles on growth, seeds, leaves, and healing plants while identification books by Cavanna and Stuka aid recognition. For older readers, cellular life topics, ecology, and nature writing from Vermont author Ronald Rood expand the garden club theme.
The piece argues Nixon asserts independent authority to wage war without congressional approval or consent, challenging constitutional norms. It warns of a potential presidential coup d etat, raises legal questions about war powers and court involvement, and weighs political consequences and conservative figures’ reactions.
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