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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1976
Page
5
Berkshire County readers are urged to take a last chance ride behind No 1293 steam train from Bennington to Burlington with on board hosts, historic car names, and a rail fan experience. The trip runs daily until Labor Day with toll free questions at 1 800 451 5111.
The Banner letters urge a more reasonable tax structure and invite reactions to tentative proposals by a Vermont legislator candidate. Ideas include funding public schools via higher income taxes or a fee on nonresident property owners, preserving farmland by state purchase or development-right transfers, and shifting away from property tax reliance to protect residents and land use.
Rep. Jordan D. Cole of Putney argues that reasonable tax plans or public acts can lower property values yet can also raise them through roads schools and sewers. He notes private wealth benefits from public expenditures and calls for simpler government for the people.
Information from the League of Women Voters explains voter registration for those turning 18 by election day. Eligible individuals may register with the town clerk or at a local Board of Civil Authority, with deadlines through November 2 1976. Absentee ballots available by notarized registration. if not time to register and mail, show birth certificate and have forms notarized. Local details include North Bennington and Bennington College notes, plus a note on Lions Light Conservation Committee appointment.
A radio ad credits legislators and civic groups for passing environmental and consumer bills during Vermont governors terms. It cites the returnable battle law strengthened in 1975 by Vermont Public Interest Research Group led by Scott Skinner. Also noted are an obedience exhibition at Equinox House Manchester and local staffing and business changes including Weeks Restaurant sale and rename to G and G Restaurant.
Francis Morrissey son of Mrs Rose Morrissey of 349 Elm Street and the late Attorney Francis E Morrissey was named Outstanding Boy Camper of the 1966 season by the senior staff at Camp Wynakee in Benson. His sister Patty also attended the camp this summer.
On this date in 1935 a catastrophic hurricane struck the Florida Keys causing over 365 deaths. In 1945 Japan signed an unconditional surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II.
Aug 28 marked the opening of the Robert Frost memorial nature trail near Frosts Ripton cabin with ceremony attended by about 100 people including Frosts longtime friends and figures from publishing. The three quarter mile path features steel engraved poems and quotes, and speakers reflect on Frosts nature inspired work and the trail as a literal interpretive journey.
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