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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
North Bennington residents press for possible legal redress over Unification Act costs while praising independence. The piece notes town taxes funding the former Bennington Village Fire Department and subsidies for Old Bennington and Rural Fire District, and discusses potential amendments to the act and calls for compromise. It also covers Vermont Yankee and Vernon nuclear power plant cost claims and a grim outlook for electricity rates in Vermont.
Washington debate unfolds over whether a national medical care program should rely on private health insurance firms or a federal system. Industry reps warn of overhead and profits while advocates urge universal access and high quality care, arguing private insurers may only help if aligned with a comprehensive plan.
A Vermon ter voices disgust at Greta Walker article in The New York Times Travel section about a Sugarbush vacation home and tourists who dug up mosses ferns and wildflowers from the Long Trail. He urges conservation laws be taught to visitors and stricter enforcement to protect protected plants and habitats.
Vermont commentary notes Lt. Gov. John S. Burgess faces pressure to stand out amid political chatter about Attorney General James L. Jeffords and others. The column warns Burgess must act soon to stay relevant as national attention shifts away from money toward substantive moves.
A group of long-time Shaftsbury homeowners challenge a March letter from out-of-town Humane Society members. They cite December tax exemptions and argue a building permit was required for a new shelter and 48-foot addition, detailing a February 15, 1971 hearing and residents’ opposition. Names of signatories are listed.
Congressman Stratton questions why Gen. Koster’s charges were dropped and why Sec. Resor allowed it. He accuses Koster of covering up the My Lai massacre and argues the Army must restore its self respect. The piece weighs duty honor country ideals against wartime controversy.
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