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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Bennington Tax Department list of personal property assessments, reviewed by James E. Alexander, faces criticism as listers delay releasing figures awaiting final entry in the Grand List and Board of Civil Authority review. Editors argue secrecy erodes public trust and urge disclosure to prove assessments justified. The piece questions Town Counsel Norton Barber’s stance and the public’s right to oversight.
A column blending fall scenery tips with light local commentary. Mentions a downtown route for leaf viewing, Mets playoff talk, Gil Hodges, and Congressman Holifield with a nuclear test remark. Notes a Cambridge pagoda sighting and jokes about architecture and a comedian’s design.
The Pentagon worries about ROTC attacks on campuses. Army News Features shows 27.9 percent of generals earned commissions through ROTC, 145 of 519. The piece wonders if college-educated officers from ROTC rise better than those who bypassed enlisted ranks.
Olof Palme, poised to become Sweden’s premier, argues that despite a welfare image, inequality persists. He cites widening gaps in rich countries, popular support for tax shifts to aid lower brackets, and a democratic process that asks citizens to discuss and shape policy rather than accept final solutions.
A Vermont committee begins its report on reorganizing state government into cabinet style departments under Gov. Deane C. Davis. The plan, likely to include 28 new positions and major agency mergers, aims to reduce governor direct reports and boost efficiency, with final recommendations due Oct. 30 and potential legislative action in 1970. Davis has signaled strong interest in the cabinet approach, drawing support from Democrats and potential hurdles from the existing bureaucracy.
A Letter to The Banner defends ROTC amid antiwar and draft criticism. It argues ROTC develops civilian campus leadership for national defense, citing 150 years of American tradition and the need for factual information about ROTC’s value to citizens and national security.
Provides civilian oriented leadership from diverse society and ensures civilian control of the military. ROTC produces officers at lower cost, supports national defense and civilian enterprise, and develops maturity and leadership. Scholarships fund tuition and give a $50 monthly subsistence. ROTC students can earn a degree and commission simultaneously.
An avid hunter reflects on Vermont small game seasons and the value of good bird dogs. He recalls dogs from setters to springers, notes lineage, temperament, and training challenges, and praises the companionship and satisfaction a fine bird dog provides to a dedicated hunter. He recounts past breeds and hunts, emphasizing patience, steadiness, and the joy of a loyal dog at his side.
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