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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1974
Page
4
Editorials from the Bennington Banner reflect daily viewpoints from the Banner Publishing Corporation. The publication at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont publishes opinions on community topics and public affairs, typical of a daily regional newspaper.
The column supports changing the absentee voting rule to allow destruction of an absentee ballot before in person voting and urges faster daytime tallies. It criticizes John DeVito’s plan to shrink the Bennington Board of Selectmen from six to three and the Board of Civil Authority from 15 to 9, arguing for broader representation and professional tax appraisal oversight.
The piece argues lawmakers need both local and legislative approval for changes. Senator Herbert Ogden defends secret voting on confirmations tied to the November vote, urging accountability from Vermont representatives when they reconvene in January. Readers urged to demand explanations of each vote.
A reader reflects on child poverty in India and global hunger. He contrasts ailing youth with a healthy boy, urges empathy for the vulnerable, and invites donations to OXFAM America at 302 Columbus Ave Boston MA 02116. He notes personal relief after contributing and questions readers about their response.
A reader defends legislators weighing candidates for four top Vermont posts, arguing to vote for the most able rather than confirm party planks. Editorial voices from Valley News and Rutland Herald are cited as examples of partisan bias while urging lawmakers to use best judgment in a secret ballot. Sen. Herbert G. Ogden defends partisan critique, urging independent assessment by legislators.
The writer describes seasonal changes along Skylark's pond area in Searsburg Vermont. He notes distant mountains Glastonbury Mountain Mount Stratton Pisgah and Haystack, falling snow, and birds like chickadees woodpeckers goldfinches purple finch and a pileated woodpecker seen near the pond. The pileated is described as the second ever sighting in the area and its habitat and diet observed.
Washington weighs secrecy and oversight after disclosures of CIA actions in Chile and past episodes from the U2 incident to the Bay of Pigs. Senators Abourezk Weicker and Baker push for tighter controls while experts clash on necessity and risk.
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