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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
5
Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas and Attorney General James Jeffords led a delegation in Washington to preview anti billboard signs. Thomas, noting positive reaction from federal staff, seeks federal approval to deploy the signs to protect highway funds and enforce the Highway Beautification Act.
Burlington witnesses protest Gov Davis sales tax plans saying voter opposition persists and urging economy in government. In Montpelier the House Ways and Means Committee votes 6-4 to extend Sunday racing laws, despite Green Mountain Park’s ultimatum to quit if the state keeps 6.5 percent of daily receipts while current rate is 5.6 percent.
Rep. Oreste Valsangiacomo urges Republican Russell Merriman and Democrat Frank Esposito to proclaim February 19 as sales tax petition day in Vermont. The two chairmen would circulate petitions to gauge voter views on the proposed general sales tax.
Senator George Aiken backs Christian Hansen Jr. of Brattleboro for the Vermont U S marshal job. Hansen, 37, is business manager for the New England Telephone Co. office in Brattleboro and would replace Thomas Sorrell if selected. Formal announcement is expected within a month.
The State Senate backed a bill to strip state funds from college students convicted of campus crimes. Originated by Senate Majority Leader Earl W. Brydges, the measure targets incentive awards and scholarships for about 200000 recipients, 20000 scholars, and 800 fellows, amid Democratic opposition over scope and effectiveness. Travia's voting machine is mothballed again after repeated malfunctions and public ridicule.
Thomas J. Whalen, 45, to become Pittsfield superintendent of schools July 1 with a $23 000 salary. He replaces James P. Reynolds, who leaves June 30. Whalen is a Lynn native, Middlebury College graduate, Harvard master's, Boston College PhD, and has background as teacher and principal in Brandon Vermont and Chittenden.
Gov. Deane C. Davis named Theodore Riehle, former state representative, as temporary central planning director. Riehle will replace Leonard A. Wilson, whose resignation is effective Friday, at a $15,000 stipend. He will study state planning and report by Oct. 1, noting plans to shift certain planning functions to the Development Department. Riehle, backed by his educational and business background, is known for the 1968 anti billboard law.
William D. White a 37 year old Barre native was named superintendent of the Community Correctional Center in Rutland. The regional center and three others in Burlington St Johns bury and Woodstock begin operations April 1. White a Spaulding High School graduate served in the Air Force and as a Barre police officer before working in Vermont corrections since 1958. He will start by March 1 and help plan orientation for new center staff.
The Vermont House will consider amending the Miller Formula to shield 42 low limit towns from aid cuts in 1973. The plan proposes a 10 percent floor on future state school costs, replacing a phased 25 percent annual decrease. Gov Davis backs the floor. Rep Alden vows to oppose the phaseout.
The Senate moved to recommit a trespass bill after debate over who may order a trespasser off private property. A key change allowed either an owner or a law enforcement officer to tell a person to leave, after initial wording required both. The measure faced a partisan vote, and debate postponed final amendment. The chamber also passed bills exempting disabled Vietnam veterans from poll taxes and allowing towns another vote on local control of alcohol sales.
Washington reports the state department is very much concerned about Canada exploring possible diplomatic relations with Mainland China. Spokesman Robert J. McCloskey cited potential implications for the nationalist government on Formosa and the stability of regional ties.
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.