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
May 18, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued every day except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The Oregon primary delivers a surprising Rocke feller victory over Goldwater backed by voters who favor his gutsy campaign and underdog appeal. It elevates him as a rallying point for moderates and galvanizes the stop Goldwater effort ahead of California.
A group of 18 lawyers led by Dean Jefferson B Fordham seeks to create within the American Bar Association a section on individual rights. They argue for a permanent unit to defend civil liberties against arbitrary government power and criticize the ABA for timidity on civil rights.
The piece argues post Diem Nhu Viet Nam deteriorated after the coups. Gen Nguyen Khanh seeks 50 000 more troops and civil guard reforms while desertions stay high. Viet Cong gains regimental strength as two coups erode patience, leaving the U S future as a pacific power tied to a fragile wall.
A Bennington village debate on a union high school is echoed by readers noting crowded facilities and space for industrial arts at Bennington Catholic High and Bennington High. A reader praises an editorial on mental health care and urges increased community treatment and funding, citing cost comparisons and shifting hospital trends.
Albany reports show Democratic leaders divided over Attorney General Robert Kennedy seeking the U.S. Senate seat. Some back Kennedy as a strong challenger to incumbent Republican Kenneth Keating while others urge caution and residency requirements. allies suggest Steve Smith and James P. Kennedy family ties as possible factors.
The House Judiciary Committee weighs a constitutional prayer amendment as Gerald L. K. Smith backed by The Cross and the Flag pushes a neo-Fascist backed campaign. Church leaders oppose, with Episcopal Bishop William Creighton and others testifying against the measure.
Hunters quarrel with their guide after hours of trudging through thick growth, realizing they may be in Canada. The guide defends his skills while conceding uncertainty about their location. A second quote jokes about Jack Benny and a night telegram during a solar eclipse.
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.