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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1969
Page
5
Letters discuss building a new elementary school at Pownal Center to serve 500 students by 1970 71, arguing state aid rules, cost, and enrollment politics. Arguments favor a single, state approved facility over repairing old wooden buildings and dispersing pupils to fire houses or churches, with transport, health, and staffing implications cited.
Mrs. Bette Sherman urges national resolve against Viet Nam moratoriums and Communist influence. She questions demonstrators, defends servicemen sacrifices, warns that withdrawal will invite Soviet backed domination in South Vietnam, and calls for immediate public stand for freedom and allies.
A Vermont banker defends unsolicited Master Charge cards by detailing how credit cards work for individuals and merchants. The letter outlines benefits to both sides, including payment terms, merchant convenience, and costs to banks, arguing cards boost local commerce without increasing overall debt.
Charles E Capriola Jr of Birch Drive criticizes The Banner for biased reporting and editorial imbalance. He argues the paper should focus on local issues with objectivity and move reform commentary to the editorial page. He mocks reporters Greg Guma and David Scribner and laments perceived distortions in coverage.
Readers attack Milton Pinsker as a hypocritical official and accuse village leadership of fascist tactics. A separate correspondent laments unsolicited credit cards fueling debt, urging more compassionate limits on lending and spending.
Letter writers from Litchfield and Bennington weigh in on patriotism, free expression, and Vietnam policy. Condon argues for open discussion without name calling while urging focus on global problems and UN reform to strengthen democracy.
Letters to the editor from Bennington residents discuss welcome for foreign students, local protests about an Up With People performance, and concerns over media portrayals while citing figures from the National Commission on Violence. Patricia Kellogg contributes a local viewpoint
Thom as Sheehan of Proctorsville sent a letter to Education Commissioner Harvey Scribner apologizing for threatening his life and calling off prosecution by Washington County State's Attorney Kimberly Cheney. Cheney had considered charging over three harassing calls under a 1967 law but dropped the case after the apology and a claim of drinking problem has ceased.
The University of Vermont faculty endorsed three resolutions aiming to rebalance board power. They sought faculty representation, a vote on the board by students, and voting rights for all standing and special committees. They also urged immediate appointment to the vice president for academic affairs post, vacated since Dr. Clinton Cook’s June death.
Rensselaer County civil defense and hospital officials staged a 200-bed portable disaster hospital drill in Troy with nearly 200 hospital staff 75 nursing students and college nursing programs from Russell Sage College and Hudson Valley Community College involved. The two part exercise tested setting up equipment and moving treating simulated cases.
In Berkshire Superior Court Judge Donald M. Macauley fined Benjamin Bruno Jr., 50, of North Adams, a total of 4000 dollars after he pled guilty to three of four indictments. The fourth count was not pressed, and three counts against his wife, Janet, were dropped as she was said to have been under his influence. The Brunos and others were arrested in a state police gambling raid last May 16.
Pittsfield city council unanimously approved a first reading authorizing Mayor Butler to buy Onota Lake dam flowage rights and lands. An appropriation of 9500 was set for appraisal and title search and 22000 for repairs to the lake dam. North Adams voters backed mayoral hopeful Joseph R Bianco in a near two to one primary win over Robert E Patenaude and two other opponents.
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will decide on Thursday the Route 7 and 20 bypass proposed by the state Department of Public Works in Lenox. The planned bypass has sparked controversy among residents and local officials.
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