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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Senator George D. Aiken calls politics the tool that shapes representative government and urges students and the public to learn how the process works, start in local caucuses, and participate to revive constitutional goals. He criticizes schools for not teaching the political process and notes widespread frustration with how decisions are made.
The note laments long delayed floodwall work, hydrants in Clark's Woods and urges Bennington officials to declare a town holiday for celebrations once these projects finalize. It salutes graduates and calls for lifelong learning while criticizing apathy in institutions and the politics of youth engagement. Grievance Day for 500 changed property listings looms with a protest potential.
Letter to the editor argues railroads remain underused for passengers due to railroad and policy biases. It urges Congress to adopt legislation backing passenger service and highlights the National Association of Railroad Passengers, urging readers to join. Bowman of Lancaster, PA signs.
Lt Col John L Chilelli from Fort Dix New Jersey writes to The Banner praising the June 6 1970 Visual Pollution photos and notes letters are welcome with signatures and addresses.
The article analyzes George Wallace's Alabama win and its impact on Nixon's Southern strategy. It argues Wallace underscores a tougher path for the president, jeopardizing key Southern states and reshaping Democratic prospects in Michigan Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It predicts renewed polarization, more federal intervention, and a battle over the electoral college without easy change.
Montpelier memo notes nationwide issues shape Vermont races from Hoff vs Meyer for Senate to Davis vs Hayes for governor as the Southeast Asia war tests liberal and conservative lines. Voters face hawk or dove choices, inflation worries, and a silent majority possibly shifting, with outcomes likely in November.
Opinion by Herbert G. Ogden of Hartland argues for delaying interstate highway plans and Development Department actions. He proposes land tax reform, nonresident income tax, local land taxes funding land-related services and education, and reducing state land purchases to curb land sales and speculation. He advocates careful consideration of land-use proposals.
Town meeting in Jamaica last March debated National Forest purchases of wild lands within town limits. Proponents argue public ownership safeguards water, timber, and outdoor recreation, while critics warn of tax loss. The piece urges expanding National and state forests to preserve scenic values and long term land health for future generations.
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.