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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201. It serves as the regional newspaper for Bennington County with daily news, notices, and community items.
Bennington voters confront a town meeting on funding for Sacred Heart School. The plan would allow use of three lay teachers and classroom supplies with public money, drawing constitutional and economic debate. Supporters cite state parochiaid laws. opponents fear church-state separation risks. A broad turnout is urged to reflect informed judgment. President Nixon announces a Moscow trip after China, easing Cold War anxieties. The move may advance arms talks and Vietnam disengagement, affecting election dynamics and bipartisan outlook.
Nicholas B. Jacobson of Norwich urges repeal of the antiquated Fair Market Value land appraisal statute. He cites dramatic tax increases from 1967 to 1971, argues open land taxes harm residents, and calls for a legislature bill in January to implement a fair property tax plan based on dwelling and nearby land, plus a capital gains tax on sales. He seeks broad citizen input for action.
Open letter from Mildred D Spargo, Old Bennington, laments Mt Anthony Union High School Board rental rules, cancelling a February antiques show and related fund raising plans for Dollars for Scholars. Letter notes lost opportunities for student earnings, cloakroom profits, and snack bar income, and criticizes war casualty framing and a political campaign funding issue involving Rep Paul M McCloskey Jr.
Arlington piloted a Vermont Title II environmental studies program in spring for sixth graders led by Kenneth Nicholson and Duncan A. Campbell. Five units used Campbell produced AV shows, map making and water quality surveys to boost ecological knowledge and concern.
A proposal by Secretary Rogers suggests resolving China's UN admission by adopting the Yalta three vote plan for the USSR, with Ukraine and Byelorussia, to allow two Chinese voices in the Assembly. It argues Peking should keep the permanent Security Council seat while Taiwan could retain its own Assembly seat, potentially merging later. The plan foresees two Chinese voices if unification occurs and warns Taiwan would resist giving up its seat.
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