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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes growing congressional interest in trimming tax privileges totaling about 50 billion dollars yearly, roughly a quarter of the federal budget. It highlights proposals to eliminate the 7 percent investment credit and the long term capital gains tax break, while cautioning against sweeping deductions.
Critics question if Secretary Laird holds a civil office created or increased during his congressional term and thus violates Article I. The 1969 pay raises for cabinet members fuel the dispute. Will he face a salary cut until 1970 as in a 1907 precedent?
Wrathful tax plans prompt talk of leaving the country yet Canada’s increases won’t escape the taxman. Vermonters may seek uniform voting residency rules as Woodford’s selectmen seek an attorney general ruling. Uniform state guidance could standardize BCA decisions on domicile and voting residence across towns.
J Malcolm Williams president of the Vermont Bar Association urges Vermont voters to approve a limited Constitutional Convention on June 3 1969 to consider seven topics. He notes the 1967 commission recommended a limited convention and that the act aims to update the constitution without radical change. He cites need for revised judicial, state attorney, and court systems and argues action is urgent to align with modern practice. Poultney.
In a letter to The Banner W Arthur Simpson of Lyndonville argues 1869 Vermont Constitutional Convention showcased the convention system as a flawed path to amend the constitution. He urges Vermont voters to reject changes to election procedures, warning they threaten minority rights, raise costs by over 100000 dollars, and erode local self government.
The League of Women Voters of Bennington endorses a Vermont Constitutional Convention this fall to consider seven topics. Supported by governor and major parties, the Vermont Bar Association, and the Vermont LWV, the group urges voters to say Yes on June 3 and notes explanatory leaflets are available at the town clerk or from the Bennington LWV.
Letter to the editor from Doris A Bourne of Manchester Center argues for shifting front-page focus to positive local citizens instead of rioters or war casualties. She condemns perceived bias in newspapers and urges highlighting “good people” on the front page.
George B. Gordon writes from Jamaica about changes in university life and campus culture since his Cornell class of 1969. He recalls a simpler, self disciplined era, laments student protests, and predicts future cooperation between students and faculty, noting he will skip his 50th reunion to avoid voicing further opinions.
A playful New York Times Service piece assigns mock progress reports to political figures Richard Nixon Everett Dirksen Teddy Kennedy Walter Hickel Melvin Laird Edmund Muskie Eugene McCarthy J Edgar Hoover William Rogers and Spiro Agnew. The spoof notes strengths flaws and odd pursuits with period voice and humor.
A humorous exchange recounted in The Boston Globe and Wall Street Journal centers on a man carrying a Bible on his trip to New Orleans. He jokes that if the city meets expectations he may stay over Sunday, prompting a quip about drinking and remorse from his friends.
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.