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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
Editorial argues expanding the Rules Committee from 12 to 15 seats, backing majority rule over conservative Southern Democrats. It cites New England lawmakers Stafford Keith Tupper and McIntire and notes regional and economic stakes, including federal contracts and past NASA site decisions.
Senate inquiry into the Stockpile Program reveals wasteful spending rivaling farm price supports, with taxpayer costs near nine billion dollars. Hearings highlight costly purchases, long term contracts, and storage expenses that drive prices higher for consumers, urging reduced reliance on stockpiling.
Warren D Austin, a Vermont native, argued for Vermont in the Connecticut River boundary dispute with New Hampshire. The court ruled for Vermont in 1933, setting the line at the low water mark on the western Connecticut River bank, reaffirmed in 1935, with New Hampshire's assent. The case defined state tax rights along the river.
A historical interview discusses the Cuban crisis as a pause not a settlement in which nuclear powers recognize limits on changing borders. Khrushchev and Kennedy lack power for a settlement. US leadership must reappraise its role while Europe cooperates on dollar defense and trade.
Letters discuss the danger of excessive military buildup and overkill as a trigger for nuclear war. Bradford Smith and B M Harris urge applying brakes and common sense to curb escalating deterrent forces and prevent advancing arms race tensions.
A reader questions the editorial on skiing risks noting hazards are inherent when skill is lacking and asserting safety starts with the skier. The writer argues that control, judgment, and responsibility determine descent and speed rather than gear alone.
Alfred Baker Lewis argues that the Women Strike for Peace should exclude Communists and ex Communists to prevent infiltration. He cites past testimony and examples from unions and civil rights groups and urges the WSP to learn from other liberal organizations that barred communists from joining. Lewis signs with his Old Greenwich Connecticut address.
A provocative quote frames Robert Moses as a stern public servant whose approach to governance has drawn scrutiny. The remark highlights a belief that a tough, relentless mindset underpins major New York City infrastructure projects and urban planning.
In Landgrove and nearby towns the author recalls winters of old and the transformation brought by modern ski culture. He contrasts austere childhood winters with present busy ski trails, roadside rescues, and bustling winter villages while noting nature remains unforgiving despite progress.
AP reports that rising Soviet oil output and vast reserves threaten Western oil firms. Soviets may export 650k barrels daily now, could reach 1 million by 1965, stealing markets in Italy, Sweden, Iceland, and beyond while selling below cost. U.S. oilmen warn of economic aggression and urge allied pressure to curb imports and equipment exports.
Jones observes neighbors arguing with plates and pots flying until a cake explosion reveals the wife was simply singing Happy Birthday. In another note, a man is told to wait until the supervisor, not his footsteps, leads him, in LeRoy Illinois.
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.