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 16, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues the bail system and insanity defense confuse the public and hinder justice. It urges higher bail when danger exists, reconsideration of time credit and compensation if acquitted, and reform of the insanity plea to reflect illness and innocence. It praises juries for their careful, serious work despite flaws in the system.
The piece argues that small vote shifts could alter presidential outcomes under the Electoral College and cites historical close calls. It contends the system is outmoded risky and inequitable, with polls showing strong support for direct popular election as the reform unlikely to advance. The analysis notes long-standing reform efforts since 1824 and the absence of consensus among constitutional authorities.
Sen Birch Bayh plans to revive a 1970 proposal to elect the president by direct popular vote if a candidate fails to reach 40 percent, with a joint House Senate vote in a one man one vote system from the two leading candidates. Critics cite small and urban state concerns and discuss proportional or district-based alternatives.
In a reflective column a writer notes wildlife sightings from late fall and reports a shift from open woods to posted private land in Searsburg Vermont. The piece warns that urban development and irresponsible hunting threaten deer, bears, and habitats, urging preservation of natural resources and stricter land use to protect hunting grounds.
The Banner’s editor laments misprint mishaps in a Page 1 Hoosick Falls apartment complex piece by Anne Eisenmenger. It jokes about a changed phrase quit-claim deed to quick claim deed and promises gremlins may trade for a fully warranted document. Inflation, the U S Postal Service turns a profit while mail costs rise in the future.
To the Editor Mary Flanders complains about the Nov 1 Veterans Day parade on Main Street lacking the school band due to cold weather. She questions the decision given the short parade and calls out officials for not prioritizing the war dead observance while thanking the marchers who did participate.
Mrs Rita Herrington of Pittsfield Massachusetts thanks a fortune teller at 35 Bradford Place for accurate past and future readings. She notes twice visiting and being impressed by the accuracy.
The piece argues the White House has become a costly, ceremonial court with 6000 staff and luxury amenities. It questions the impact on presidential character, noting isolation from reality and parallels to absolute rulers. It cautions that appearance can become reality and urges countering the trend.
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.