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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges precise figures and named individuals in delinquent tax cases. It recommends separating town and school delinquents for clear revenue forecasts, annually reviewing lists before publication to decide abatements and exclusions, and keeping lists current with transparent public access.
A letter urges precise accounting of late taxes including totals collected and uncollectible items. It cites 41678.55 owed by Legere Construction Co for Willowbrook as tax exempt by court ruling and questions why it remains on the books. The note also requests transparency on the 8 percent collection fee and how collected funds are handled by the tax collector.
Washington commentary argues that U.S. population growth will rise despite lower native births due to legal and illegal immigration. Estimates place illegal arrivals around 800,000 yearly, potentially adding tens of millions by 2000, with wide social and economic implications. The piece critiques enforcement and policy gaps at INS and calls for tougher penalties for employers.
A long piece argues open space must be preserved by land use planning and policies. It cites New Jersey’s agricultural land loss, Farmland Assessment Act effects, and a proposed permanent land use policy with privately owned farms, public access to local foods, and a state land plan. It contrasts Vermont’s asset value of open land and notes public sentiment amid national inflation and Vietnam-era mood. It also covers reaction to the Mayaguez rescue and letters to Senator Nelson criticizing the administration.
Tom Braden blasts politicians for silence while criticizing the admin for not speaking out and notes McGovern's cautious stance. Nelson questions the Mayaguez actions, urging reflection on vital interests, warnings, timing of strikes, casualties, and why photos of Ford and Kissinger framed the decision.
The piece critiques President Ford's energy crisis claim and his gasoline price increase, arguing the move raises inflation and boosts oil company profits. It notes Congress and labor leaders predict opposing outcomes, and asserts real reduction requires cutting supply, not raising prices.
The Oldcastle Players present The Contrast at MAU auditorium this weekend in a Bennington bicentennial kickoff. Two more performances, tonight and tomorrow afternoon, invite local attendance.
Paul H. Brodeur of Vermont Department of Mental Health lauds The Banner article on community care, corrects misperceptions, and notes admission criteria and periodic court reviews for psychiatric patients. He argues the issue centers on type of community care rather than a choice between care homes and institutions.
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