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 08, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorials praise Thomas P. Salmon for winning a stunning Vermont governor race in a traditionally Republican state. Analysts cite ticket splitting, a divided electorate, and the Republican machine challenged by a strong Democratic victory, while noting Hackett’s lacking leadership.
The Republican handpicked candidate Salmon defeats Jeffords loyalists amid a split in the party. Witten and Hackett faltered as District 33 reflected Jeffords sentiment. Salmon takes office with pledges to address land developer ties and begin a notably altered biennium for Vermont politics.
Morning after election, Bennington residents back Memorial Park pool completion with a clear margin for the bond. Incumbent Sheriff Maloney and High Bailiff Fox are re elected. Fred Hackett loses to Tom Salmon, prompting GOP planning shifts and party mood notes.
In Springfield and across Massachusetts critics warn the national bicentennial program is already drawing heavy sums. Senator David H. Locke notes the risk of rising costs while planners push ahead with birthday celebrations. He adds the 1776 patriots were thrifty, but the future expense is unclear.
A surreal account describes a warehouse stacked with political campaign relics from 1972. Workers unload a mock Watergate exhibit as surrogates read scripted attacks while a foreman orchestrates moving crates of McGovern Eagleton, Nixon, Agnew, and Shriver materials into a back room and trap door.
In a poetically charged letter, Peter Ryersbach of Woodford Road laments a deadly landslide as a result of collective citizen action. He condemns the public for causing the disaster with their own hands, expressing sorrow over the tragedy amid a damp, gloomy day.
The piece reflects on the 1972 presidential race with figures like Nixon, Kennedy, Wallace, Humphrey and McGovern. It muses on tragedy and drama from Chappaquiddick to Watergate, and weighs the human costs, families, and the nation’s future beyond the election.
A humorous take urges tying 200th anniversary plans to trash disposal. A columnist imagines a giant trash cake representing the nation’s refuse, with rockets spelling USA and a July Fourth finale, suggesting a practical link to future pride. Also includes a Republican joke and a crossword gag from the same page.
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.