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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
A California Supreme Court ruling finds that local property tax financing creates unequal educational opportunities, potentially violating equal protection. If upheld and adopted by Vermont, it could overhaul public schooling nationwide. debates include Miller formula changes and possible state takeovers of high schools.
In a 1930s Gambit excerpt Dr White argues tobacco raises lung cancer and emphysema risks, carbon monoxide lowers blood oxygen, and switching to pipes or cigars is not safer due to kidney and bladder cancer from nicotine. He labels tobacco a highly addictive poison akin to morphine.
Washington observes that Senator Kennedy will not endorse before the Miami Beach convention and may still be a late compromise option if others falter. The piece weighs Lindsay and Kennedy against Muskie as top contenders, with personality driving TV era strategy and primary dynamics shaping a possible late entry or showdown.
A proverb from Family Weekly compares heavy reliance on research to a drunk using a lamppost for support rather than guidance. It highlights skepticism about overdependence on data without understanding.
In Cape Elizabeth Maine 16 year old John Peabody a veteran lobster fisherman with 60 traps works the Casco Bay waters aboard a 19 foot boat guided by his friend Whitey Miller. His mother notes his growth and worries yet expresses pride as nets and traps weigh about 20 to 40 pounds and costs about 6.30 dollars each. Maine has 6500 licensed lobster fishermen ages 7 to 92 with the fleet expanding about 15 percent yearly.
In San Clemente California Governor Ronald Reagan and former lieutenant governor Robert Finch face a political pass or fail test. Finch may seek a Senate comeback while Reagan faces questions about loyalty to ideology and ambition. A Don Muchmore poll shows Finch losing to Reagan in a primary as both men struggle to project strength.
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