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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201 and provides local news reports and notices.
A Humphrey column argues George Wallace should be treated like any candidate unqualified for the presidency. It warns of the dangers of a Wallace administration, cites inflation and unemployment as voter concerns, references Alabama’s high sales tax, and urges Democrats to reject Wallace as a presidential contender.
A letter on this page argues against high costs for the Bennington to Burlington steam-train excursion. Vermonters should access bicentennial travel, but prices should not drop to minimal levels. The project aims to break even despite state and federal funding, avoiding broad taxpayer subsidies for a limited passenger group.
Editors note Pollyanna outlook colors Vermont deer season preview as conditions worsen. Weather and transport costs loom for travelers with trains costly and approaches of winter travel. Hunters prepare despite rain snow and cold, confident the woods will be quieter and the hunt goes on.
A letter writer disputes an editorial “An unfortunate choice” in The Banner. He argues the focus was on 4-H leaders and Mt Anthony School, not the real issue. He cites bond failures and a looming Bennington Catholic High School closure, alleging the project ignored financial safeguards and left $200000 in costs, with $56000 spent this year on roofing due to no performance bond.
Lawrence Harrington argues the Mt Anthony School Board is split 6 to 5 on many issues and calls for voters to choose candidates who reflect the majority philosophy. He cites debates over English reforms, curriculum committee actions, and the need for a clearly defined, stable board to support teachers and administrators. Bennington.
In Middlebury, Olin C. Robison jokes about empty inaugural day crowds, while regional planners in Bennington report apathy at meetings. The piece argues misunderstanding fuels attendance gaps, urges consolidating groups, and favors personalized outreach over frequent gatherings.
Readers BOB and ELAINE ROLLSON of Sutton urge making the Burlington to Bennington steam train more affordable for Vermonters. They argue a $25 ticket or lower is necessary to keep the event within reach of families, noting the ride is funded partly by taxes and grants and risks becoming a tourist draw at the expense of residents.
A 1975 commentary argues racism is widespread and not unique to Zionism. It surveys Nazi, South African, American, Chinese, Soviet, British, and Irish contexts, noting biases across groups. It urges Israelis and Arabs to address rights in Israel and occupied territories to counter accusations of racism.
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