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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 42 Main Street Bennington Vermont. The paper serves Bennington and surrounding areas with local news, sports, and community notices.
An editorial argues the Nixon administration uses budget battles to block basic tax reform. It cites Shultz and Weinberger to claim reform aims to prevent tax rises, while experts say closing shelters could raise 15 to 20 billion dollars. The piece contends the tactic targets reform advocates and proceeds via misleading framing.
A Vermont letter criticizes the state Health Department for delaying action on using sewage treatment plant sludge as compost. The writer urges more research before banning the practice, citing organic gardening success stories and calling for a full investigation to avoid harmful health outcomes.
A Shaftsbury reader questions the Mt Anthony Union School Board’s at large voting method. He notes that if at large voting had shaped the union formation smaller districts might not have joined. The letter cites Vermont’s unique equal representation and urges reconsideration in light of recent Supreme Court rulings.
Dr Charles Fletcher, ASH chair, says lung cancer is largely preventable. He notes few non smokers die from it and a quarter of heart disease deaths relate to smoking. ASH outlines schemes to prevent smoking initiation and aid quitting, critiquing government warnings.
The text notes that smoking tendencies differ by social class, with the highest quitting rates in professional groups and the lowest among the working class. It cites the Duke of Edinburgh quitting after heavy use and observes that physicians have largely quit while psychiatrists have not.
Edwin Colvin of Shaftsbury writes about a Monday Shaftsbury Mt Anthony Union meeting where the board voted 6 to 4 for Dr Vander Els with no floor discussion. He urges that vacancies be filled by local votes and calls for April 3 town meeting to discuss representation and education.
The essay recalls Ambassador Bruce’s refusal to use a credit card for a car rental. A clerk’s rule forces him to leave without the car, highlighting a defense of individuality over numerical conformity. The piece argues America values distinctive individuals over uniform systems and questions future tolerance for standardization.
Editor Elinor Durfee urges the United States to heed Indigenous grievances. She argues treaties and land trusts should keep reservation land in Indian hands permanently, notes water shortages and bureaucratic delays in trust fund disbursement, and calls for public involvement to address Indian rights and resources.
Two longtime recreation figures Joseph Taiit and Leonard Black step down from the Bennington Park and Recreation Commission after about 50 years of service. They witnessed the program from a wooden box for supplies at Memorial Park to the upcoming Community Recreation Center. Community honors their leadership with a vote of thanks.
The piece critiques the Vermont Land Capability Plan under Act 280 as flawed and underfunded, warning that political maneuvering could cripple it. It cites aquifer scarcity, unworkable septic systems in hills, and overburdened agencies, urging swift enactment to avoid higher taxes and delayed environmental controls.
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