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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
3
Several Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council officials are involved in activities to improve and expand self help programs for low income residents of southern Vermont.
CAB hearings into three proposed routes from northern New England to the Great Lakes recessed for George Washington's Birthday. Congressmen urged Northeast Airlines. Mohawk Trans East and Northeast seek CAB approval. Wyman and Cleveland backed Northeast for lower fares and service. Mohawk and Trans East witnesses to testify next week. Also poverty actions by Opportunity Council and federal anti poverty efforts cited. Local aid items and household donations listed.
A weekly mission study series sponsored by Church Women United concluded successfully. Co chairs were Mrs. Dean Hanson and Mrs. Leonard Morse. The Methodist Church hosted Tuesday sessions, with January focusing on Japan and a film on current church work there. The remaining five meetings explored the theme Christ and the Faiths of Men with guest speakers from Jehovah Witnesses Holy Cross Novitiate Mormon elders and other faith groups.
Florida Governor Claude Kirk urged 6,000 striking teachers at Marina Stadium to return to classes as a walkout expanded to about 24,057 teachers in 66 counties. Teachers rejected the plea, warning they will not go back until a special legislative session enacts a quality education program.
The 1967 village cash balance shows Highway Fund 25164.61 and General Fund 12083.53. Net recommended appropriations total 170436.47 for General Fund and 90772 for Highway Fund. Tax rates based on the 1968 grand list project 0.93 General Fund and 0.01 payments for sewer and water reimbursements to Marion Hardy, Roscoe, and Corey.
About 120 people reporting serious food shortages in Communist China arrived in Hong Kong today, authorities said, highlighting ongoing supply concerns amid tensions.
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.