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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A University of Vermont study reported in Tuesday’s Banner finds that one in 20 drivers is legally drunk and that half of all fatalities involve drinking. The findings, described as sobering, suggest strong legislative action and tougher enforcement to deter drunken driving.
The report says President Johnson weighs the political impact of extending the 10 percent income tax surcharge. It argues policy should be judged on economic need, not political credit, urging Johnson to push extension and free the incoming administration to set its own policy. It notes deficits from the Vietnam war and questions whether Nixon should bear the burden. It concludes with hope Johnson acts beyond partisanship.
Robert Yoakum reviews Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson’s The Case Against Congress. The columnists are lauded for fearless reporting, strong sources, and impact on public officials, though occasional sloppiness and vendettas are noted. Yoakum argues the book remains a vital read for voters and praises the duo as a force for cleaner government.
Historians note Klein who will head communications for Nixon faces credibility gap issues. As editor of the San Diego Union since 1959, he allegedly enforced strict editing rules favoring Republicans and disfavoring critical coverage of the armed services, with altering depictions of opponents and public figures.
A columnist recalls Gov. Hoff speaking outdoors at the Vermont National Resources Council meeting on Mount Ascutney. The backdrop of autumn leaves framed his call for careful regional planning to protect Vermont's scenic resources and guide future development. The piece praises his shift on Victory Bog versus Victory Dam as a mark of responsibility and dedication to preserving the state's natural wonders.
In Washington the father of a Texas writer muses on hosting a de inauguration ball to protest the Vietnam War and celebrate Lyndon Johnson. He suggests separate balls for Humphrey and Wallace backers, tying to the inauguration theme with a twist.
The Union used three tactics to shape 1968 Nixon Kennedy coverage. It suppressed unfavorable Eisenhower remarks, tied Democrats to unpopular backers, and minimized opposition. As Nixon's campaign faded, John Kennedy drew San Diego’s largest political crowd, with The Union tucking the story away. Herbert Klein’s editor role is scrutinized amid claims of confidence in journalistic honesty and control by veteran executives.
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.