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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Mt Anthony Union School District voters approved a Faris proposed resolution asking the MAUHS board to study changing director elections from at large to district based, aiming for one man one vote. Faris noted the original charter favored equal representation across districts to protect smaller districts from Bennington domination.
In Woodford Vermont residents grow skeptical of new projects amid lessons from recent years. The column praises their cautious approach and notes Dr. James C. Fletcher labeled the Mariner 8 rocket failure an accident, a costly misstep for taxpayers at 77 million dollars.
The Mt Anthony Union High School board faces criticism over at large voting that favors Bennington. A plan to form a study committee from districts aims to propose fairer director elections before next year’s meeting. Public discourse also notes contrasting views on U S intervention and oil’s role in war.
The Vermont General Assembly approved 55144 dollars for the Vermont Medical Center in Burlington to develop an in hospital kidney dialysis facility a home dialysis training program and a kidney transplant program as stated in a letter to the editor.
A composite update merges a mocked report card for a California youth who dropped out with a Vermont kidney dialysis fundraising drive led by the Barre Altrusa Club. The piece notes program funding of 100000 dollars, public seminars, and a December 1971 coupon deadline, urging statewide and New England participation. It highlights collection progress and commentary by Mrs. Winona Johnson and Mrs. Elinor Durfee, alongside letters to the press.
To the Editor of The Banner, Nathan Pressman argues capitalism fuels militarism and calls for true socialism as the sole remedy. He cites Telford Taylor on My Lai and urges Americans to reject regimented capitalism to end war, advocating Socialist Labor Party ideals.
The Danby selectmen dispute a May 4 1971 newspaper statement by Robert Graf of Pawlet claiming Danby was dissatisfied with the District Highway Engineer's Office in Bennington. They affirm 100 percent service, no complaints, and say the article misrepresented their views without their knowledge or consent.
FRANK MANKIEWICZ and TOM BRADEN report that during the Ramsey Clark era the FBI sought eavesdropping warrants against many political and civil groups. Mitchell contends authority exists under Roosevelt's letter defining national security, prompting fears among lawmakers and citizens about surveillance and political freedom.
A reader rails against a May 11 1971 editorial in The Banner accusing it of yellow journalism and personal attacks. He defends the Bennington School District Board’s decision to eliminate the Elementary School Supervisor post, touts saving money for taxpayers, and questions editor Bunkey’s anonymity while promising to continue serving constituents.
The author argues for a quick two week composting method, detailing shredding, three essential ingredients dry leaves green matter and manure, moisture at 50 percent, and regular turning. It contrasts with Samuel Ogden's three year process, notes using manure blood meal bone meal and limestone, and emphasizes microbes and aerobic bacteria to speed decomposition.
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