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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues the Mt Anthony dispute centers on politics around Supt Sleeman, not facts. It condemns cronyism, demands depoliticizing the post, and calls for open grievance airing to restore flexible, curiosity driven learning at Mt Anthony High School.
The author blasts the BCA pay rise as a smokescreen and argues the real issue is the public distrust in local judges. He calls for openness by selectmen, reforms to remove archaic local control, and a shift toward professional, modern appraisal standards rather than subjective local judgments.
Column humorously cautions about President Nixon tapping tapes for historical record and possible tax deductions. It notes missing and damaged tapes, Rose Mary Woods's 18 minute erasure, and raises concerns over tax liabilities and future archives, while urging public sympathy and funding ideas.
The ACE conference in Washington featured discussions on the energy crisis, conservation focus, and federal land use bill. Morris Udall backed guidelines and federal aid for state planning while Patrick Noonan warned of suburban sprawl and river pollution. Geoffrey Stanford urged waste reuse and park fertilization, and garden club guides for environmental education were promoted.
A Bennington letter writer defends public accountability of the Civil Authority board. He reveals pressure to explain why he returned his BCA paycheck and criticizes the Oct 23 claim that the payments were ridiculous. He cites a 2 to 1 vote and notes questions about payments on selectmen orders.
J Duncan Campbell of Bennington alleges the Board of Civil Authority and selectmen mishandled pay decisions for BCA members. He notes payments were made without proper discussion, requests independent investigation of meetings from Oct 16 to Oct 19, and urges a jointly appointed, nonpartisan probe to interview all involved parties.
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