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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Vermonters want property tax relief and credits the Salmon plan to cap taxes at five percent of family income. Republicans face a dilemma over killing or embracing the proposal as legislative session looms, with voters growing tired of study without action and expecting concrete relief.
A notice reports the film Brother of the Wind playing today at Cinema T for the last time, with two matinees and evening showings. It highlights high demand, family appeal, and calls for more kid friendly options, while recommending Farley Mowat’s Never Cry Wolf as an alternate read.
Editor notes Governor Malloy urges periodic review of driver licenses, citing a 28 blind holders statistic. Legislature discounts the proposal amid ongoing concerns over drivers. Bennington Rutland districting backlash prompts Addison County to seek its own district after Bennington model. Arthur Gibb plans formal request, illustrating local squeaky wheel influence.
Gov elect Thomas Salmon pushes a property tax reform plan to cap household taxes on primary residences at a fixed percentage of income, with renters receiving a tax credit. The plan, championed during his campaign, faces scrutiny over projected costs and funding, while supporters urge quick legislative action in January.
Writer warns Vermont environmental hearings should block certain open space ventures after observing aggressive Adirondack and New Jersey developments. He cites Playboy hotel club, Jungle Habitat, and large 18 000 and 20 000 acre tracts near Tupper Lake as examples of unwanted growth, arguing for decisive state land use limits before bunnies and lions move north.
The piece discusses a Dean Rusk speech from the Korean War era cited by Halberstam, contrasting U S foreign policy aims with later Vietnam conduct, and examining how past ideals are viewed by a younger generation. It questions whether U S actions harmed others more or damaged Americans themselves.
A family tipsy quip depicts a haughty employer explaining a kitchen call box to her new maid. The maid remains puzzled as the boss departs, then asks which buzzer to push to summon her, provoking a lighthearted misunderstanding.
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