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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner in Bennington Vermont lists publication by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street. The notice confirms daily weekday printing with exceptions for Sundays and holidays.
Editorial argues Mt Anthony Reports favor a Mt Anthony union school over a Nor shaft separate school. It cites lower costs and better education from union option and rebutts study committee's conclusion of equal benefits at lower tax.
The majority report argues for a Nor shaft school while union boards challenge its conclusions. Voters in the two districts face a decision with long term education impacts as a public meeting at Shaftsbury Elementary School opens discussions at 8 p.m.
Nick Mahoney of the Hoosick Falls Standard Press criticizes the Times-Union for a Vacationland map that omits the Bennington Battlefield Park and mislabels the Battle Monument. He jokes about secession and proposes a Walloomington Bennington Falls to publish a local map.
The Newport Express supports Senator Prouty arguing Social Security should provide a livable income. It condemns current benefits as too low noting the recent five percent rise to 73.50 monthly, calling the program legalized penury and criticizing aid to other nations.
The central Arizona project seeks 1.3 billion in federal funds to divert Colorado River water to Arizona. Senator Barry Goldwater backs large federal investment despite opposition, arguing it would spur Arizona growth while maintaining his anti federal handouts stance.
The author compares Britain’s three week parliamentary campaigns with the U S system. It notes 630 districts, local party organization, and alphabetic ballots. It argues Britain’s low cost and direct constituent contact contrast with expensive American races and mass media reliance.
A humorous column argues for reviving town criers in American suburbs noting Alfie Howard from Lambeth London demonstrates a bell call and proposing a nationwide town crier agency to improve local communication after 4 PM to 11 PM when telephone lines are busy with teens.
The writer visits the Sandisfield CCC Camp in Massachusetts to argue for public interest and practical rehabilitation. He praises York Lake projects, notes unemployment youth as productive, and warns political manipulation hinders economic, self sustaining rural development for old and young alike.
Letters discuss a flood retaining wall on the Branch River to protect a proposed Union School site on Soldiers Home land. Leon Cook argues floods hit the north side, urging review of the north side’s risks and affected areas.
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