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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201, serving as the local newspaper for the region.
Governor Davis seeks to centralize control of education, provoking conservative lawmakers and critics who warn it would divert policy from the state Board of Education to the governor. They cite Harvey Scribner and tensions over books, training, and innovation, arguing such power risks politics shaping schooling. The current system, with the board naming a commissioner under governor approval, is praised as protecting independence and guarding Vermont children from political whim.
A North Bennington resident laments underrepresentation on town commissions while noting Bennington County teams, Arlington Burr and Burton and Mt. Anthony reach the Class L state tournament. The piece questions Bijur plant renovation costs vs unification gains and suggests state offices might consolidate in a Bennington building to save rentals.
A letter from Jane G. Martin of River Rd, Pownal, criticizes repeated votes against adding 10 to 15 rooms at local schools. She argues the rejection harms education, cites unsafe North Pownal conditions, and urges community action to address deteriorating facilities and unsafe learning environments.
Weston voices that dissent is a patriotic duty and cites Boston Tea Party history to defend free speech and antiwar views against accusations of disloyalty. He argues civic liberty arises from critique and warns against branding critics as unpatriotic. John J Hicks adds reflections on religion, balance of body and spirit, and the search for wisdom.
Parents and taxpayers of Mt Anthony Union High School District demand a complete investigation into materials presented to the board. They challenge administration and question prayer in schools, Bible works, sensitivity games, and a controversial play. The letter names concerns, cites a Feb 23 meeting, and urges many parents to attend the March 9 board meeting at Mt Anthony High School.
An essay review discusses Professor Klein's Green Mountains Green Money, arguing the true wealth of a town lies in citizens' income rather than grand lists or land value. It critiques misconceptions about industry versus farming and the impact of land taxation on education funding while urging Vermont officials to read the piece for insight into state development and public finance.
Conservative ACU and AFL CIO oppose Nixon guaranteed income for families, arguing cost, wage suppression, and possible rise in welfare. The piece traces historic parallels, warns of a no liberty wage model, and notes bipartisan doubt about a workable universal payout.
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