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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 429 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece notes irony in Nixon's 10 percent import surcharge as the least criticized item yet it risks harming U.S. consumers by entrenching protectionist policy. It recalls the Great Depression era tariff hikes that sparked retaliatory barriers and a worsening trade war, warning that current motives are less xenophobic but risky if the dollar float and other moves persist.
A 10 city survey by HEW and HUD shows Americans largely view sales tax as the fairest least burdensome state and local levy, while property taxes are seen as odious. The piece notes sales tax is 'painless' since paid in small purchases, and contrasts tax equity with income tax as the best measure of ability to pay despite faults.
Democrats seize on President Nixon's New Economic Program to frame the GOP as the party of the fat cats. Gallup finds high awareness and mixed approval but critics highlight wage price controls, excess profits tax proposals, farm income issues, and delayed welfare reform as political leverage going into 1972.
A writer recalls a soggy day at Saratoga with four friends, betting the second race and losing, while one companion nails the daily double for $86. He notes excellent food and grounds, observes grandstand views, the fashionable crowd, and comments on changes in racing culture including Robyn C. Smith riding Prophet's Choice and Watch Fob, plus scenes at the walking ring and paddock.
A Letter to the Editor commends Bennington selectmen for standing up for constitutional rights and a North Bennington Junction Restaurant liquor license. The writer recalls selling a car barn for a roller skating rink, laments being a patsy, and questions why civic-minded locals didn’t purchase and promote it themselves. He offers them a chance to buy it.
Karl B Harrington criticizes local opponents and warns that removing his obligations will let critics pursue their own aims. He notes past zoning refusals, asserting the lot is suitable for commercial or entertainment use and seeking to run a well ordered restaurant with family dining and entertainment in North Bennington.
A reader expresses gratitude for generous donations to an Afghan project aiding Brandon Training and a school fund. The letter praises Bennington and local supporters for their charitable help toward crippled individuals, urging continued kindness and citing the adage it is more blessed to give than receive.
A letter argues actors face unemployment and old age insecurity and praises the Actors Fund for aiding aging performers. It rebuts a criticism by Charles Bonenti in a Banner review of Man of La Mancha and urges public support in an annual appeal.
Editorial critiques U S policy in Vietnam, arguing Nixon and Kissinger failed to secure genuine free elections and that reliance on unstable allies repeats costly errors. It notes prisoner exchanges, withdrawal plans, and the strategic gamble of a China trip while bombs and deaths continue in South Vietnam. It references Chiang Kai-shek and warns against entangling alliances with incompetent partners.
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.