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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. Published by Banner Publishing Corporation, located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Voters face a special town meeting article in next Tuesday's election to approve a $200,000 bond to finish Memorial Park pool. Support grew from cross town residents who already raised $100,000 to pay debt on the former Y building, now a town asset. The measure would modestly raise taxes but would complete a community facility planned to serve many residents this winter.
Dorset voters face a Tuesday election on a 57 500 dollar bond to add a one room concrete block building with two classrooms. The plan aims at minimal cost and future upgrades while kindergarten pupils are bused to a Manchester church basement. Community involvement has been limited and the paper urges a Yes vote to bring children back to the local school.
In a Vermont race, Mallary shows growing self-assurance and a boyish charm while Meyer, though sincere, lacks charisma and bears grudges. The editorial favors Mallary as the more capable choice for Vermonters in Washington, with broader questions raised about Nixon era morals.
A Vermont Republican veteran writes to The Banner, recounting travels through London Zurich and Cairo with scholars and officials. He cites Watergate Napalm and Native American issues, questions CARE effectiveness, and urges readers to vote for George McGovern and Thomas Lalon to restore U.S. democratic credibility.
Thomas French from Brattleboro defends Tom Salmon's property tax reform stating no household pays more than 5 percent of income, covering basic housing and up to two acres. He criticizes E W Day for propagandistic misrepresentation and cites Vermont Department of Taxes costed relief financed by a limited capital gains tax on land profits, claiming it avoids harming average Vermonters.
The letter targets Joe Jamele campaign manager and ex Rutland Herald reporter, accusing him of miscasting Tom Salmon as an environmentalist. It cites 1970 writings calling Salmon a friend of developers and argues Jamele must face his own contradictory past while urging votes for Fred Hackett who supported Act 250 in the Vermont House despite Salmon’s opposition.
A drizzly Sunday left three sisters stranded while traveling to New Hampshire. A kind man from Newton's Milestone Motel in Shaltabury drove 20 miles to a gas station to obtain a new fan belt and installed it, saving them. Masterful help restored their trip and prompted gratitude from Raymond Laconte of West Patterson, Na.
The CPA Journal notes a blunt view on retirement blaming solitary coffee routines for the aged phase. The remark highlights personal routines as a source of humor and critique of retirement life.
A letter to The Banner discusses a tax reform bill for homeowners and land speculators, with support from Sen. T. Garry Buckley. The piece also recounts George McGovern’s faltering campaign, noting advisers’ doubts, late funds issues, and continued public appearances amid perceived doubt.
A VPIRG report cites sparse Vermont resident hiring, rising absentee land ownership, and higher taxes from ski development in Warren. The writer argues against in-and-out visitors, urges stronger Act 250 enforcement, and highlights the desire for permanent, well-integrated newcomers who will stay and contribute.
The piece critiques McGovern's closing days on television questions about marijuana and busing, notes voter focus away from major issues, and laments a stagnant campaign. It reflects on campaign missteps, Watergate fallout, and the lack of strong staff leadership reminiscent of Roosevelt, Stevenson, and Kennedy eras.
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