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
Feb 07, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The article notes a 2.5 percent per capita GNP rise in Latin America last year due to higher exports and investment, aided by stronger copper meat cotton and coffee prices. It highlights reduced U.S. aid since 1965, the Rockefeller appointment to lead a new Latin America mission, and prospects for closer hemispheric ties and aid if Vietnam ends in 1969.
John Chamberlain argues against Manhattan provincialism after Harriet Van Horne criticizes Los Angeles underground personals. He defends California tourism, cites Disneyland and Alpine Village plans, and urges Yorty to send a New York columnist east to examine Van Horne's views. He insists sin is universal and broadens the national view.
A Vermont writer argues against Miller state aid tied to grand lists. He cites real estate wealth as mismeasured, warns of a captured press influencing votes, and recalls Essex Junction's 1964 IBM driven aid surge while contrasting Sandgate's lack of aid. He urges funding by actual income and productive wealth.
The U S Senate approved a $12 500 annual pay raise for all members of Congress, raising salaries from 30000 to 42500. Vermont senators Aiken and Prouty joined Maine’s Muskie and Smith in voting against it. The extra income tax will lift Vermont tax coffers, with the change taking effect Feb 14 after a five week session.
Editor notes the ongoing junk car disposal at Kocher Drive landfill in Bennington Vermont. Last summer's rush cleared nearly 2000 rusting hulks and the crunch is expected to run through early next week, signaling a pre spring clean up for New England.
Attorney General James Jeffords hints that 3.5 million dollars in highway funds from the rejected North Bennington spur could be reallocated to the Bennington beltline without legislative amendment. The Bennington Banner signals cautious second thoughts on altering Route 7 and beltline priorities, urging restraint in the House Highway Committee to avoid disaster. The piece situates Bennington Rutland County ties within regional planning and warns Rutland legislators against obstructing a potential Beltline transfer. It notes a shared regional interest under the 1968 highway act and references a broader mood for cooperative harmony.
Letters to the editor express opposition to a proposed state sales tax and criticize salary increases for Congress members. Maurice F. Woodworth urges citizen action against the tax, while Samuel B. Pettengill recalls voting to reduce salaries in 1933 and argues against raises amid deficit and inflation. Letters note that submissions should be about 200 words or less and require signatures and addresses.
The piece traces how David Packard's wealth from Hewlett-Packard links to defense spending, noting his stock trust and past roles while highlighting broader conflicts of interest in the Pentagon congressional dynamic. It discusses General Dynamics ties, the TFX dispute, and Georgia's defense footprint, then frames the ABM deployment vote and public protests as a test of national policy and feasibility.
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.