This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1962
Page
4
The Pownal board of selectmen issued warnings to residents with junkyards and set a June 15 deadline to comply with state law, extending from April 1. The move aims to curb eyesores and improve Vermont’s scenic image while encouraging broader land use regulation.
The Senate Preparedness Subcommittee hearing on Major General Edwin A. Walker is faulted as outdated and delusional. The critique notes Walker attacks Kennedy McNamara Eisenhower and other leaders with little evidence and laments his failure to grasp nuclear deterrence and peaceful coexistence strategy.
Harry Golden notes crimes against women rising, contrasting early 1900s defenses with hatpins and other weapons. He cites a New York mayor's quip about hatpins and recalls Western fashion arming hand muffs with small firearms.
Tulsa Tribune comments on the global reception of Jackie Kennedy with praise and critique. It notes crowds shouting "America's Queen" in Rome and New Delhi, eyeing her outfits from black to white, and highlights a skeptical view of press sensationalism and American wealth. The piece questions foreign perceptions of aid and American self-image.
An article by Joseph L. Fisher argues New England must use land and water for multiple purposes beyond single use. It highlights forests, farms, parks, recreation, hydropower, fishing, dairy, and urban land efficiency, urging regional planning and sustained management to boost future growth and quality of life.
NORTH BENNINGTON residents read Mortimer M. Caplin’s 1040 message as a cordial nudge to accept income tax, while debating exemptions and the moral side of paying Uncle Sam. The piece riffs on exemptions, refunds, and the hope for a grumble free filing, ending with a wry note on April 15.
The Bureau of the Mint struggles to meet rising demand as coin hoarding and vending machines boost penny demand. Shortages hit Denver and Philadelphia mints after Christmas 1961, with banks and customers seeking nickels and pennies amid tax changes and public hoarding rumors.
Burlington Free Press argues Vermont must begin constitutional changes to reapportion the Legislature. It notes the House is the least representative and faces federal court scrutiny with 246 members, urging a special session to address Senate reapportionment and a constitutional amendment for the House.
Alma Sherman of Bennington criticizes Adele Costello and Walter Schoenknecht for proposing an atom bomb crater at Mt Snow for skiing. She argues atomic use is a government matter under the AEC, not private initiative, and warns of unknown risks and local manipulation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.