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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued six days a week by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The piece notes IRS fears of widespread tax dodging inspired by Nixon's conduct. It highlights Nixon's questionable deductions and low tax payment on large income, urging presidents set a clean example and warning taxpayers against following such loopholes.
Supt George A Sleeman reported 200 applications for a single Mt Anthony Union Junior High English opening, indicating strong candidate interest. The Decca Program links distributive education with elementary students, earning praise from principals, while Mt Anthony earns the right to host the New England Music Festival March 21 23, underscoring school strength.
An editorial mocks President Nixon on energy policy while noting rising oil profits. The Royal Dutch-Shell Group reported a 153 percent earnings jump to $1.78 billion in 1973, highlighting the disparity between oil industry profits and consumer hardship. An observer notes a long-haired hitchhiker sign reading I am a girl.
A Letter to the Editor argues about using federal revenue sharing funds for local human services such as the Day Care Center versus a proposed $56 million bomber. The writer questions taxpayer control, favors voting NO on local funding, compares costs, and urges citizen involvement in spending choices. The piece critiques federal priorities and highlights Bennington Day Care Center users’ needs.
In a Bennington letters page discussion Terry Ehrich urges residents to oppose Article 23 endorsing continued Route 7 expansion. He argues four lane highways threaten town character and self sufficiency, warns of economic reliance on tourism and out of state money, and calls for growth restraint to build a self reliant community. He also endorses Winston Luther for District 32 selectman, praising his experience and honesty.
The State Land Use Plan faces debate over a statewide map that is too small to assess individual tracts. Towns will need larger scale maps, such as 400 feet to the inch, for tax and planning. Vermont towns like Hartland already use aerial mosaics, and by 1975 a statewide aerial program aims to produce paired prints enabling precise three dimensional land mapping for accurate town maps.
A letter from Dorset urges residents to vote against adding fluoride to the town drinking water. It cites health concerns, references studies and experts, and argues for individual choice and safer alternatives.
A Peoples party candidate for selectman Gary Daigneault appeals to Bennington voters to cast ballots on Tuesday March 5. He urges participation despite not being on a major party ticket and endorses Bob Lerner, urging readers to vote for both on election day.
A local reader urges townspeople to vote to continue the Tutorial Assistance Program. The writer describes bi directional, face to face tutoring at no cost to students, noting high school equivalency certificates, ESL progress, and college credits earned by participants. Funding from revenue sharing is proposed as appropriate support.
The note endorses Robert Lerner for District 31 Alexander Drysdale for District 32 and Virginia Max Perrotta for District 33 in the March 5 election. It urges a Democratic ticket and identifies Rep Charles Sauer as Democratic Town Chairman.
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