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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Dr. Allen Jr declares war on districts diverting Title I funds to better off schools. Starting next September no district will get Title I aid without showing equal local resources across all schools. The policy aims to preserve educational opportunity and boost funding for disadvantaged students amid rising integration concerns.
A reader defends antiwar critics against charges of Communism and praises the Moratorium. He argues Vietnam policy, Nixon’s plans, and the war betray American principles, cites Jefferson’s ideals, laments domestic issues, and calls for upholding democratic rights while opposing military intervention. The letter condemns imperial overreach and urges younger generations to resist tyranny in Manchester Center.
In Searsburg Vermont Town Meeting Day may be altered by flu as residents gather at the River Valley Schoolhouse to air local issues and decide town business. The piece notes the enduring one room town meeting tradition and the 138 year history dating to March 18, 1833.
Editor notes heated debate at Bennington town meeting over salaries for officials and budget transparency. Calls for complete open records on past and present salaries and each official’s duties, plus clear tax-rate justification and comparison to prior year. Mentions census personnel shortages and upcoming local examination, urging broader notice and county coverage.
Maurine Halliburton’s letter defines an egghead as an impractical intellectual with little patriotism who supports world government and Red propaganda. It condemns campus chaos, ignorance of global events, and alleged sympathies with communism. The piece cites figures from Viet Cong talks and Stalin’s daughter, and invites letters under 200 words with signatures.
Letter to the editor from Miss Malloy Donovan of Manchester urging action against Vermont legislators over land tax laws and the county board system. She criticizes the Montpelier winter social season, argues boards employ unqualified members, notes judiciary interference with equity, and cites USA Title 32 Article 3431 as a proposed ethical standard for assessors.
Washington reports that Nixon's Southern strategy yields little short-term GOP gain as Wallace holds ground. analysis cites Michigan study showing Kennedy and McCarthy voters moved to Wallace for protest against establishment, not racism, and argues Nixon fails to capture populist reform surge.
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