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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial questions the Swift SVSU move to hire Assistant Supt George Sleeman as successor to Catherine Corcoran before a formal process. It urges public involvement, proper screening, and adherence to local control by consulting parents taxpayers and teachers before any appointment.
Ralph Nader released a 200 page report criticizing Volkswagen cars and the VW Microbus for critical safety defects. He urges a recall of 3 million Beetles at a cost of about 184 million dollars and calls for removing 500,000 Microbus vehicles from the road with compensation to owners. Detroit, where VW sales reach about 15 percent of U.S. market, faces pressure as Nader’s findings gain attention.
John S. Reed of the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad tells the Chicago Traffic Club that nationalizing railroads may not be the only solution. He suggests federal management of unions as a possible option to curb work rules and inflationary demands, arguing unions are quasi governmental and could bear responsibilities to relieve rail costs.
The Dorset Elementary enrollment has fluctuated from 164 to 192 between 1959 and 1971, with 181 pupils on Sept 10 1971. The board argues trends matter more than five year averages and urges voters to approve immediate construction of a kindergarten, extra room, and a larger library rather than expanding the current building, noting cost constraints and a planned separate building option.
North Bennington residents and village trustees opposed Karl Harrington’s liquor and entertainment licenses for the Junction Restaurant amid residents’ noise concerns and local government divisions. The Vermont Liquor Board approved the licenses despite petitioned disapproval and split selectmen votes.
Black leaders react with disappointment to Muskie comments on a black running mate as McGovern Bayh and Conyers weigh in. Muskie clarifies he seeks equality while acknowledging the ticket would face practical limits. The piece notes potential party dynamics and how a black running mate could affect the race.
To the Editor of The Banner Malvine Cole argues against a new Vermont prison citing Attica and other prison uprisings. She questions $5 million for an 80 to 120 inmate facility, urging emphasis on prevention and rehabilitation rather than fortress prisons.
Mrs Christine St John writes from 231 North St urging Bennington residents to back stricter false alarm laws to protect fire chief Wassick and the Bennington Fire Department. She notes the risk to firemen and the burden on volunteers who rush to calls at night, fearing a real fire with no volunteers. She appeals to community duty and warns of possible dire consequences.
Editor Pete Horton continues with views on Vermont billboard law and compensation. He revises last week’s claim to note compensation has existed since at least 1967 and was amended in 1969 without TIC input. The piece traces federal Highway Beautification Act 1965 impact, Kelbre Inc. v Myrick 1942, and suggests repeal or congressional amendment to align Vermont authority with federal rules. It ends with Horton’s ties to lodging groups and a contact number.
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