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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 426 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, with Wednesday edition dated March 7, 1972.
The federal three judge panel invalidated Vermont parochial aid legislation, upholding the First Amendment separation of church and state. Judge James L. Oakes expressed regret over potentially hastening the parochial school's decline, noting economic pressures drive private parochial education toward dissolution.
The piece argues that government church separation is foundational, noting Vermont and other states have failed public aid schemes for religious schools. It warns against constitutional violations and asserts public funds should not flow to parochial education despite sympathy for economic strains.
Voters turned out in above average numbers amid contests and ballot issues, signaling restiveness with government distance and rising costs. Democrats campaigned on austerity and closer scrutiny of municipal management, suggesting potential for stronger town oversight if elected.
The editor highlights the Lattle Day appropriation boosting Bennington Town Meeting turnout and praises firemen for their role. He notes 12 percent corporate profit gains amid wage price controls, contrasts rising living costs, and mentions Manchester Union Leader editor William Loeb’s primary setback. Arlington high school basketball coverage previews Rutland High vs Proctor in the Arlington district semi final.
A Pownal parent criticizes MAUHS board and administration over a proposed half day schedule for ninth graders, alleging slanted discussion and misrepresentation. She questions board honesty, cites bus and lunch issues affecting Pownal Shaftsbury and Woodford students, and urges voters to contact school board members about the proposal.
At Bridport Vermont the Addison County Farm Bureau hosted a bipartisan legislators' meeting with about 80 voters and a free supper. Legislators voiced cautious support for open space and farm preservation while addressing tax issues and land use. Senator H Ward Bedford urged careful tax policy balancing, and other leaders pressed for stronger snowmobile and disabled education measures. The event aimed to boost public attention despite slower statewide interest this year.
A letter to the editor from MAUHS prospective freshmen proposes improvements to split sessions. They request longer breaks with food, better organized sports, library access during free time, and more half year courses. The signatories include Ann Faris John Mather Torie Scott Sabina Tobler Geil Moskovitz Lisa Riske Chris Connell Sarah Wall Stuart Aldrich Debbie Gall Sally Martin Susan Mulligan Margeret Willard Tom Wassick Irene Midurski Alan Mattison Theresa Gunthier James Mallory domme Johnson Bonnie Mc Donald Diane Mattison Chuck Olmstead Ed Houran Dan Cullinan Paul Watson Scott Marlin Debbie Jesseman Susan Lazo Teresa Knapp Tals Winn Donnie Wassick John Morrissey Timmy Betit Pam Burke Sandy Shea Brian Rica John Dadaby Fennington.
A letter from SOHN BISCHOF of North Bennington urges action on persistent noise from The Junction Restaurant. He cites loud music and jukebox activity after hours, questions licensing promises, and asks police presence on weekends to restore peace and quiet for his neighborhood.
Gov. Deane Davis told Rutland Rosary members on February 28 that the three tied problems are property taxes state aid to education and preserving Vermont's uniqueness. He noted 12000 unemployed and many families in substandard housing, a critique of his priorities. Chester correspondent Frederick Malone reports.
Yale China expert criticizes Shanghai communique for promising a U.S. pullback on Taiwan as tension falls. He argues this self defeating promise risks escalating conflict if Washington withdraws or signals weakness. The piece weighs Taiwan security, Chiang Kai-shek, Mao, and possible global repercussions.
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