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
Nov 05, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
Bennington town leaders adopted a strict stance against junkyard violators and signs that violate state and town rules. They plan to appeal a court ruling forcing the town to pay for removing six oversized billboards with permits issued in error. The move aims to keep highways free of clutter while balancing Vermont’s booming economy with preserving local beauty.
Washington argues that John Lindsay’s New York mayoral win reflects a mainstream Republican success, rejecting Goldwater faction labels. It asserts Lindsay is a Republican in the Lincoln and Roosevelt tradition, with Buckley’s fringe support within expected extremist levels and the victory signaling national party centrism over the Old Guard.
A Vermont writer recalls a Megalopolis sighting and a coastal journey from Rockport to Boston. The diary details black walnut husk stains on his hands, garden nut projects, and a trip ending with a successful Library visit, plus eye catching work by Alfred Ducas at Boston’s Lewis Wharf and the Prudential Building. The note closes noting the books he sought were later found at Bennington College in Gunnar Schonbeck’s library.
Editor notes a circulating tale of an Old Bennington social figure visiting Manchester and viewing Trains Luksus mural at the North Bennington Bank entrance. Her later complaint links colors to a silk dress she bought, a story still unconfirmed. Also mentions Black’s letter urging hunter courtesy and Margaret Lillie’s role as GOP chair in Bennington County and praise for committee refreshments.
Vermont artist Traims Luksus defends his mural on the First National Bank branch in Manchester Center, criticizing local ugliness and billboard clutter. He objects to garish signs on Colonial buildings and the Bennington courthouse makeover, arguing progress often trumps esthetic value and that commerce too often dictates how towns look.
John Carrier of Whitingham is accused of trading on friendship to gain votes while supporting Hoff tax and regional district ideas. The writer argues against mandated regional school districts and a state valuation system, urging a straight Republican vote for Kenalene J. Collins and Ira D. Whitney.
A New York column argues Western Europe shows a retreat of state welfare and socialism led by West Germany and Britain. It cites polls suggesting Britons favor private over public welfare options, predicts U.S. ten years ahead will face similar debates on health care education and pensions, and laments U.S. policymakers ignore Europe’s lessons.
An officer at Lockbourne Air Force Base Ohio speeding past the gate challenged the guard's duty to shoot anyone who does not stop. After the tirade the guard calmly asked him to back up and try again. ThisReader's Digest anecdote highlights a wartime- era clash over gate security.
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.