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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Senate joined the House in voting against further SST development signaling a shift toward environmental concerns and restraint on technology driven races. The debate centered on jet travel time versus environmental impact and national priorities like housing education medicine and ending discrimination.
Paramount bought The Godfather for 80000 and hired Mario Puzo to write the screenplay. The Italian American Civil Rights League warned of boycotts unless references to Mafia and Cosa Nostra were removed. State Sen. Marchi condemned deletions while studio figures offered concessions.
A column argues that pop music neither creates nor solely reflects drug culture. Music may influence ideas and promote products, but it does not invent the era. drug themes exist in pre existing contexts, with extremes avoiding direct engagement with reality.
An English Conservative party dinner in Blackmore sparked a disturbance after guest Brian Barker declined to stand for God Save the Queen. A woman slapped him, a scuffle followed, and bottles and fists caused injuries in a brief riot-like incident.
A reader addresses The Banner to correct the Mt. Anthony Board coverage. The executive session lasted one hour not 30 minutes and included discussion beyond the controversial speaker, including a baseless complaint on dope usage and discovery of a hideaway with no mattresses and empty beer cans.
The administration delayed action to investigate the issue, claiming findings would be presented before a public meeting. The principal delivered a report minutes before a motion, drawing opposition from Lawrence E. Harrington. Vicent Tricola commented on SST concerns amid Boeing job worries. Rockwell Kent, noted artist and illustrator, died at 88.
In the Manchester Journal March 18 1971 article local residents defend their dogs and question Warden LaCounts actions. They ask why the warden waited 36 hours to notify them and challenge the legality and accuracy of the shooting. They pose nine questions about deer presence, tracking, shooting skill, and dog tagging.
Letter to the Editor argues House Bill 244 ends the state monopoly on liquor. It contends government should not enter business, taxes would come from distillers, and private retailers would improve choice and pricing. Sponsors Rep. Francis R. Betit and Rep. Robert F. Kearns from Montpelier urge private enterprise.
A Bennington area poster for National Wildlife Week sparks student interest in joining the National Wildlife Federation. Programs expand with AIM in Manchester, Vermont Federated Garden Clubs guides, and Vermont Environmental Education Week May 1 to May 8 honoring George Perkins Marsh. The effort, tied to Clean Up Green Up Day and Arbor Day, aims to place environmental education in classrooms with local sponsorship.
California faces rising pupil teacher ratios and budget cuts as Max Rafferty’s legacy lingers. Wilson Riles proposes a statewide property tax to fund schools equitably, replacing local taxes. If approved, it could set a national precedent as Governor Reagan weighs the idea. The plan seeks to equalize per student funding and curb local prerogatives.
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