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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1970
Page
5
A former Hoosick, New York subscriber argues against raising The Banner price to 90 cents weekly. He cites perceived declines in news quality and frequent misprints, questions the new headline style, laments higher costs, and favors radio coverage over the newspaper. He requests a reply or acknowledgment from the paper.
A tourist’s letter praising Bennington for its “Clean Look” boosts morale. Executive Director H.G. Savage invites further favorable comments to encourage out-of-town visits.
A Vermont reader argues for thoughtful highway sign use balancing tourism needs and safe driving. He cites the Windham County signs as unreadable and urges uniform state regulations, limited copy, good taste, and minimal clutter, noting the impracticality of a signless landscape for business and livelihood. Herbert Post Jr.
A Bennington native, 20, writes from the U S S Independence in the Mediterranean about morale, home mail, and the value of letters. He notes Navy life aboard a 5000-strong crew, delays due to hijackings, and urges readers to support servicemen with personal notes and prayers. He invites letters in reply.
Gerald L. Rhoades of Bellows Falls urges voters to back Leo O'Brien over Gov. Deane Davis in the Vermont governor race. He argues O'Brien supports working people with higher minimum wage and repealing the sales tax, while urging district reps to back him. He questions Nixon and Prouty ties, mentions job training and Social Security, and notes concerns about welfare and fuel costs.
A letter criticizes William Hunter’s idea of first hand wealth, praisingDeserving poor resilience and independence of thrifty, religious families who avoid welfare, and argues many are honest, hard working taxpayers. Another reader asks about a Bennington centennial Wedgwood plate made for James Wood and wonders about its private or dealer origin. A third reader offers a civic suggestion to fill a Dewey Street gully using the old Chatham Railroad valley and YMCA site to improve safety.
The Crime Control Commission warns Vermont local police face staffing and training shortfalls due to low starting salaries and limited programs. A 53 page report shows local agencies are harder hit than state ones, urging expanded training participation. Vermont ranks low in population but high in criminal justice spending per capita and police outlays.
The Schenectady Area Council of Churches will not oppose the city’s off track betting program but will host a public meeting this week to gauge sentiment. The City Council recently approved a local law allowing betting parlors after the first of the year, to take effect Nov 5 unless challenged. Castltown Castleton Village trustees discuss open container rules after a street littered with beer can tops. mayor notes most public drinking may involve youths.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy addressed 200 at Berkshire Community College urging Berkshire County to lead as a national model and laboratory for environmental and social reforms. He envisions comprehensive regional control over natural resources and broader regional governance. In Cheshire, Thomas Migliore announced will buy the U S Gypsum Co property near Mt. Greylock, plan boundary survey of 2000 acres, renovate 31 apartments and rent to New York skiers this winter.
Management of the Paris Cinema and Esquire district director Harry Schwab canceled Monday and Tuesday night showings of the piped in Broadway production Oh Calcutta. Daisy O'Brien and staff warned of arrest if the production went on. Refunds were issued after 700 advance tickets at six dollars each were sold. U.S. attorneys and Justice Department personnel attended many screenings in about 100 theaters nationwide amid reports of possible obscenity charges. A separate Pittsfield note says homeowners southeast quadrant form group to support outer Williams Street project to counter Southeast Homeowners Association.
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