01 May 1971
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1971
Page
6
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, serving local readers with daily news and notices.
Editorial argues that Vermont may adopt no-fault auto insurance, urging a statewide overhaul of the rate structure. While a likely 13 percent premium rise is anticipated, proponents cite Massachusetts gains and the potential to lower costs. The piece warns of opposition from attorneys and vested interests, and stresses the need for public understanding and lobbying to protect small towns facing change.
Montpelier faces a heated dispute over the 1971 parochial aid law. Leaders warn of long battles as lawmakers weigh concept versus implications, with local districts set to decide teacher loans for private schools and potential state reimbursement in 1972. The act could reach $1 million next year and tests church and public education boundaries.
Letters to The Banner praise Ethan Allen Council event at Manchester School held April 24 for Cub Packs Boy Scouts and Explorer troops. Pack 345 sold 345 tickets earning a special badge and other boys won extra prizes. They also performed a circus vaudeville show on April 25 for families.
In a letter to The Banner Stuart Aldrich of North Bennington argues that President Eisenhower, not Kennedy or Johnson, propelled U S involvement in Vietnam. He cites the moratorium protests in Washington and asks if killing American soldiers can be patriotic.
To the Editor of The Banner Dorothy Halvorsen praises the 8th Graders for Vaudeville Revisited noting their hard work and perseverance. She credits Miss Macy Mr Williamson and Mrs Robinson for guiding their varied talents and hopes they have funds for an enjoyable trip to historic Boston.
At Rutland a wildlife film titled The Way of a Trout cost over 100000 and took six summers of close work. It follows a rainbow trout from spawning to release, showing underwater life, predators, and a final angler who imitates a natural fly to catch a trout. The narrator praises the film as a premier American documentary.
Howard Samuels, NYC off track betting director and possible NY gubernatorial candidate, urged the Democratic National Committee to earmark funds for voter registration and reform committees and to restrict money to candidates backed by the official party. The proposal provoked a hostile reaction from leaders like Robert Strauss and Larry O'Brien, signaling a broader clash over priorities and control of fundraising.
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