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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 426 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece condemns proposed changes to income guidelines that would raise day care fees, arguing the cutback harms poverty relief efforts and forces families to choose between work and welfare. It highlights Rep. Mallory’s defense of the centers, cites local centers affected, and urges readers to contact Congress before a Nixon plan vote next Tuesday.
Editors urge the Bennington Park and Recreation Commission to widen membership to bring in new blood and ideas as population growth requires fresh perspectives. They suggest revising guidelines to avoid self perpetuation while acknowledging past work, noting Vermont maple sugarhouse counts reflect regional differences. The Vermont maple sugarhouse directory lists 21 in the southeast.
Lawrence Harrington of Bennington argues the Mt. Anthony School Board should revert to town-based director elections. He cites U S District Court Order No. 6826 and Supreme Court rulings on one person one vote, urging voter ratification at the May annual meeting and proposing a committee formation.
A North Bennington reader urges Mt Anthony Union School Board to reform leadership and meeting practices. They advocate a new chair, restricted public comment, fewer executive sessions, and clearer administration reporting. The letter thanks candidates and stresses board responsibility to student needs.
A mocked reenactment in inner Boston collapses as a Wehrmacht uniform clad colonel rides Brenda the swayback mule due to booked steeds and a failed reservation system. Harried motorists on Route 128 joke about past deaths while a corrupt contractor profits from the chaos.
Letter from Joan P James of 194 North 51 urging HEW official Philip Rutledge to continue day care funds. She argues workers rely on centers for income and cites priorities like foreign aid and wars, warning of potential citizen revolts if funding ends.
A Vermont and New York highway firm faces a busy year as Route 7 plans surface. The Menta family and staff discuss funding, politics, and new two lane proposals amid state highway debates and a call for public dialogue on Route 7.
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