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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial lauds a 17 to 13 Senate decision to override a committee and move the bottle deposit bill forward. It warns that passage now ensures enactment, noting Vermont’s leadership status and urging a strong yes from the Senate after House approval.
The Watergate era echoes in the Connally bribery case as the jury weighs charges against the former U S Treasury secretary. The commentary notes that even cabinet officers can face graft accusations and urges voters to remember the price paid to cleanse government, warning of high officials slipping into illegal acts.
Selectman Ralph G Wright questions Sunday hours as Price Chopper leads to fewer profits for local stores. Authorities say decisions come from higher up, which could raise Monday prices. The piece notes financial impact on small grocers and Price Chopper’s silence. A separate letter refutes claims about Raymond Murray and taxpayer funding for political literature.
An opinion essay notes that candor in Congress is selective and the Congressional Record blends truth with members’ crafted statements. It cites Congressional Quarterly findings on attempts to reform the Record to separate fact from fiction, arguing the Record documents what was said and what members wish others to believe.
The piece argues the congressional Record blends actual speeches with inserted “what might have been” remarks, creating a semi honest document. It notes attempts to separate delivered from non delivered content have failed and laments self congratulatory Capitol Hill rhetoric over honesty and public right to know.
The Vermont Council on the Arts will sponsor a May art show in Washington featuring Vermont painters sculptors photographers and printmakers. Open 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday May 3 to month end at Gallery 641 641 Indiana Ave NW. Notables include painters Ivan Albright Luigi Lucioni and John Semple photographers Clara Lipperell and John Miller and sculptor Judith Brown. The exhibit tours Vermont after Washington.
The Burlington Free Press notes a maxim about lasting impact through quality work. It emphasizes that speed fades, but excellence remains in memories of a job well done.
Profiles recount Vermont's Civilian Conservation Corps era from 1933 to 1942. Perry Merrill spearheaded a system of up to 24 camps, building roads and ski slopes, restoring forests, and offering schooling. Camps like Bellows Falls and Mt. Tabor anchored conservation, employment, and community life amid wartime shifts.
North Bennington reader criticizes Mt. Anthony Union High School board for lacking answers to ten questions. She praises Bennington Boys Program director Ralph Wright and satellite programs, questions electives, tax costs, and repairs, and calls for day care and clarity on New York State education system ties.
The Bennington community thanks all who assisted at the M A Y A A Wrestling Tournament held Saturday April 12. Special mentions go to Mt Anthony wrestlers and parents, Recreation Youth Council, scorers timers weighers, Bennington Rescue Squad, John Reed and concession crew, and MT Anthony students who aided during the long day. Tournament Directors Armand Patnaud e Bennington.
Col Raymond C Murray of the Mt Anthony Union School District asked Mrs Hazel Baertschi in the superintendent's office to make nine copies of the Congressional Record Communist Aims Achieved Bit By Bit. Murray paid 50 cents for nine copies at 5 cents each, overpaying by 5 cents, and notes the copying machine is available to any board member or non board member for a fee. GEORGE A SLEEMAN Superintendent of Schools.
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.