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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial argues locals hyperfocus on small budget sums while ignoring vast federal spending and corruption in Vietnam, noting how five cents of a Bennington County tax dollar supposedly funds local schooling while two cents line the PX scam. It laments tax frustration and inflation shaping public anger toward local spending rather than national waste.
A speaker argues that 60 cents of the tax dollar funds war in Asia while only a small share supports local education. The critic urges careful oversight and reallocation toward community and school improvements, challenging priorities between global programs and local benefits.
The Bennington Selectmen created a town health officer post filled by a layman, highlighting the need for professionally trained public health leaders. Experts say full-time regional health officers could monitor diseases, sanitation, water purity, and anti pollution duties, avoiding local political influence and high local costs.
Editorial commentary questions a proposed Vermont bill requiring sanitary cider mill rules and $50 licenses while noting state liquor store revenues. It mentions Bennington lawmakers sponsoring privatization, compares outlet sales in Bennington Pownal and Brattleboro, and muses on cross border liquor tax effects.
Readers attack Dunkin Donuts curb cut decisions after a Wilbur Smith Associates visit on Feb 11. They criticize selectmen for inadequate scrutiny, urge seats for Charles Dewey III on the BRPC, and demand better planning and aesthetics for economic benefit. Also, a note defends Vincent J. Bartimo's salary figures for Green Mountain Race Track.
The 37th Vermont Legislature, nine weeks into its current session, has seen over 350 bills introduced, 55 passed by both houses, and 22 signed into law. Critics call it routine, with money tight and major reforms deferred.
The Jamaica Vermont towns face aging core leadership as land shifts to seasonal owners. Budgets rise with road, school, and waste costs and town clerks and listers take on full time, complex roles. Future challenges include dumps closures, water and sewage decisions, and new technical needs for financing and planning. The author warns of an uncertain future.
Washington column analyzes Sen. Henry Jackson and Pentagon leverage in the antiwar era. It notes Soviet missile advances and U S plans for Minuteman III and Poseidon while contending SALT talks hinder limits. The piece portrays Jackson as a Pentagon spokesman shaping 1970s defense policy and presidential politics.
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