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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner issue notes publication details for May 17 1974. It lists the paper as published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 42 Main Street Bennington Vermont with postal relations and address information.
The piece criticizes Secretary Shultz's tax package as tokenism and worse, predicting a net revenue loss of about 600 million yearly. It urges true reform to close loopholes that favor the rich and big corporations, instead of band aid measures that avoid fundamental changes. It questions the political will to enact major tax equity and curb rising taxes.
The Vermont Government Operations Committee studies a six member district merging Bennington and Pownal by redrawing the House map. The plan could force local selectmen changes and district realignments within Bennington, while Pownal doubts joining with Bennington but favors improved accessibility and shared interests.
A guest editorial urges early action to improve Route 7 from the Stone schoolhouse to the Hoosick River bridge. It condemns long no passing zones and dangerous traffic mix including tractor trailers and snowbound cars, warning that fatalities may rise if ignored.
Beiters writes to The Banner defending action on drugs in Bennington. He recalls starting the Bennington Tutorial Assistance Center two years ago with teen clients seeking high school equivalency diplomas who had dropped out and overdosed on methedrine heroin and LSD. He notes two had attempted suicide by wrist slashing and reflects on public proclamations.
In a note recalling Betsy Howlett and Mount Anthony High School, a teacher laments missed attention amid student stress and apparent police insularity. He links a modern rock lyric seminar to youths feeling trapped by a rigid adult world, citing Jefferson Airplane and the song Crown of Creation as a reflection of their unrest.
The writer returns from Ireland describing a Dublin stay near Buswell's Hotel and St. Anne's Church. They recount a Sunday morning service, a sunny drive to Wicklow with snowy mountains, a bicycle race, and a visit to Powerscourt gardens with deer, beech avenues, and a view toward Sugar Loafs. They also mention Glenview Hotel and a countryside tour to County Cavan and Monaghan ending with a reunion with a cousin Vera and family, closing with a feeling of welcome home.
Richard W. Sears clarifies his statement on teen drug use, saying his estimate that around half of youths may use hard drugs refers to teens at some point, with hard drugs defined beyond marijuana. He emphasizes uncertainty about a two teen situation and retracts certainty.
Area librarians unite to raise awareness of library services May 7 meeting highlighted funding cuts and the need for stronger support from public school college and special libraries. A nationwide campaign dimming lights on the publics right to know invites local talks and to contact representatives about reduced funding and resources.
Washington columnist Tom Braden argues Gen. Robert Cushman erred by not questioning President Nixon's aides. Braden recalls CIA duties and domestic limits while noting the dilemma of questioning leadership and the risk to a soldier’s career.
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