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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201. This record notes the newspaper’s operating schedule and corporate address.
Manchester editorial urges residents to approve a 400000 bond next Tuesday to add to and renovate the town elementary school. overcrowding has grown since 1949 from 346 to 525 students, with rented classrooms in use. the plan is supported as best long term solution, with minimal tax impact and no regional junior high feasible.
Arlington parents await Tuesday's town meeting vote on Article 7 to decide if the town will provide a public kindergarten. A private revolving committee has run it for 20 years, but with space in Fisher Elementary School's new addition, supporters say town ownership guarantees every child a solid educational start.
Michael J. Hogan Jr warns readers that the Budget Taxpayers and Property Association shows a hidden agenda aimed at shaving grand lists and shifting taxes. He cites Sleeman Bard and other leaders, argues the group seeks money, laments lack of BTPA budget engagement, and urges voters to back March 5 candidates with integrity and no conflicts.
The Banner opposes nine pages of Sleeman explanations and focuses on campaign issues about property assessments. It argues the billboard ban is necessary, asserting public welfare overrides free enterprise, noting on premise signs and state owned plazas, with broader public interest guiding policy despite potential profits losses for large firms.
Citizens debate how business properties are assessed and how taxes are affected by shop closures and income. A letter from Olof Bard criticizes assessment practices while selectmen Arthur E George and Coley Mason defend educational involvement and legal procedures at Pownal town meetings.
Robert L Hagerman of Morrisville credits The Banner for Saturday’s master plan supplement and notes the plan reflects work of the Bennington Regional Planning Commission and municipal planners. He stresses the need for ongoing review as changes render parts of the plan outdated and urges active updates before voters.
The Committee on Moderate Individual Rights rejects newspaper claims of a day long argument between Albert C. Mallory and Franklin Frantz on Oct 8 1967. Witnesses say Mallory spoke briefly to Frantz at the property before visiting Frantz house. Mallory arrived after 3 p.m. The fire near Esther Mallory’s property was under control with firefighters called. the question remains why Frantz allegedly condemned the blaze with a harsh remark. The document also cites remarks about Gov Rockfeller and charity balls.
The piece analyzes Fulbright’s charge that the Bay of Tonkin Resolution was built on concealed or distorted facts. It argues the core issue is crisis moment decision making, not a specific provocation, noting McNamara’s cautious testimony and the political impact of bombing North Vietnam on U S Russia relations and congressional action.
The author, writing from Landgrove, recalls George Washington and laments modern dialogue in public forums. He warns of incendiary rhetoric in a Harlem school, questions Senate accusations about Vietnam policy, and critiques Fulbright and Morse for undermining trust and public welfare.
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