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 10, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A provocative column contrasts sectarian violence abroad with U S turmoil and a la Guardia bombing, then critiques patriotic spectacle at Pasadena for the Bicentennial. It laments shallow celebrations, cites Marblehead’s stamp dispute, notes a Bennington flag symbol, and parodies political theater before critiquing Vermont’s primary bill timing.
Byron A. Harrington urges readers to thank contributors to The Shires of Bennington book and proposes collecting memories from 60 to 80 year olds. He recalls Shaftsbury era Eagles baseball players from 1912 to 1922, names many players and venues, and hints at a future piece about The Devil's Den cave.
The article describes cross country air travel from the east coast to the Pacific, noting the stark winter landscape, shrinking farms, and the altered land use over 200 years. It contrasts quiet jet travel with industrial growth, and ends by questioning future energy limits and the impact on livability across cities and open lands.
Agnes Sallisky, agent and shelter manager of the Bennington County Humane Society, urges readers to report neglect. She cites legal duties to provide food and shelter and warns that housing and feeding animals in severe cold with proper bedding is required. Contact the shelter at 375-2898 to place animals for adoption or seek help.
In a letter to the editor Gerald Raftery from Arlington complains that The Banner reprints Tom Wicker’s New York Times column instead of more informed Times writers. He notes Wicker’s mischaracterization of Angolan support versus Sulzberger’s critique and urges the paper to seek expert coverage beyond Raleigh and Stowe.
The Orlando Sentinel notes Kissimmee Florida sold its old parking meters for five dollars each to any citizen who could find a use. One buyer set aside a meter as a future tombstone substitute but deemed it inappropriate because the flag would read Expired.
A year-end reflection laments pervasive distrust in Washington, noting revelations about assassination plots by presidents, FBI misconduct, and CIA violations. It argues leadership discretion in handling sensitive intel, defends Kissinger’s secrecy as prudent, and warns that without trust, governance stalls.
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.