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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The Mt Anthony Union School District Board faces an unresolved representation dispute tied to an ACLU suit. Attorney A Luke Crispe argues a finding of illegality could trigger withdrawal and bond issues. The situation resembles a Watergate like stalemate delaying education and forcing ongoing legal maneuvering.
A reader’s letter denounces the Democratic party for brain washing and wasted taxpayer funds while accusing them of attacking Republicans. It cites presidents Roosevelt Truman Kennedy Johnson and Baker with controversial claims about communism, the Bay of Pigs, Bay of Pigs, and supposed misuses of federal money.
Karlis Lusis argues that Democratic majority power and union influence taint politics. He cites Holley and Caddy books alleging money in campaigns, questions Bobby Kennedy era bugging, and claims of selective scrutiny of Republicans, calling Watergate a GOP plot and warning of a one party dictatorship.
A Vermont Education Board plan to require complete incident reports on any student restraint by school staff draws criticism from area boards. Opponents argue the rules add red tape and distract from teaching while teachers already handle discipline with existing policies.
Aroostook County farmers defend hand labor despite more mechanical harvesters noting 30 percent of the crop still requires workers. Critics tie local practices to migrant labor, but officials say many child workers are resident locals who work briefly during a critical harvest. Senator Hathaway backs an amendment to exempt permanent area residents and protect harvest income, warning strict enforcement would raise potato prices and harm Maine families.
Vermont Royster reflects on Watergate and Richard Nixon, arguing the president bears a lasting curse beyond loss of office. The piece laments a country inflamed by passion, division, and accusations, contrasting past political ideals with today’s climate. Thumbnail Thoughts then Boston Globe.
A Shaftsbury letter warns of danger on a covered Silk Road bridge where single lane traffic visibility is poor. Two large buses reportedly crossed as cars approached from Old Bennington, raising concern of a potential head on collision. The writer urges a single lane sign and weight limit notice to prevent disaster.
GENEV LOTT writes from Old Bennington criticizing a town sidewalk sale as tasteless and dull. She argues it lacks style, imagination, and cultural value and urges leaders to support creative talent like Traims Luksus rather than cheap displays.
Profiles recount Vermont’s 19th century emigration driven by embargo woes, climate troubles, and economic hardship. By 1860 nearly half of natives lived in other states as Vermonters settled in Ohio Michigan Kansas and beyond, founding banks hospitals colleges and churches while population remained steady at home until 1920.
A leaked recording reveals Arkansas congressman Wilbur regarding a bon voyage party with neighbor Fanny Foxe. He explains Louis drove fast, lights were mishandled, Miss Foxe jumped into the Tidal Basin, and photographers captured the scene. He jokes about staying home due to the bug scare.
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