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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1965
Page
2
The Vermont Liquor Control Board approved a new style large draft beer can for use in restaurants. The nonreturnable cans require authorization due to their disposable design and dispensing use in venues.
UPI reports mind reader Russ Burgess of New York City gave Champlain College President C Bader Boutlette a sealed prediction. He kept it until a Wednesday reception, then opened it to reveal a Burlington Free Press headline: Hoff Doesn't Plan to Request any Substantial Tax costs.
O A Mackey and F G Manley of Chester offered 75 acres as a site for a state college. Vermont State College Provost Robert S Babcock said a southern location is needed and hinted at a southeastern site. Babcock was in Kansas City for a meeting and unavailable for comment.
The Vermont Legislative Council will introduce a 1966 bill to authorize disposal of junked motor vehicles. A two man subcommittee was appointed to draft the enabling act. The bill reviews October 28 and, if approved, moves to the council. Used car dealers testified that junk cars have no value and disposal costs exceed scrap value.
Jericho area voters approve a $1.335 million bond for a new high school with state aid over $500,000. The district includes Jericho Bolton Richmond and Underhill and residents also approve tuition students by about three to one.
State official Stella Hackel announced expansion of the Burlington Youth Opportunity Center to include seniors in 30 high schools across Chittenden Grand Isle La Moille Franklin and Addison Counties. A similar program will start in Middlebury offering vocational counseling aptitude testing and current job information to help students choose training courses.
Bernd Foerster of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute authored a 208 page survey driven volume funded by the New York State Council on the Arts. The book highlights Troy area structures from the county's earliest buildings to those from the early 20th century and notes complexes worthy of special consideration for future development.
Albany article notes the state Conservation Department Division of Motor Boats is preparing the second in a five part series of river guides. The planned booklet will feature navigation charts marine facilities and background on historic sites along the canal route.
Assemblyman James A. Lombard, speaking at a Young Democrats rally in Rensselaer County, urged voters against the state sales tax and labeled his opponent Douglas Hudson as a “we are responsible” candidate.
A state Commerce bulletin notes 17 750 Rensselaer County residents commute daily to Albany County, the largest intercounty flow in upstate New York. In total 20 500 residents work outside the county and 8 500 come in daily. The 92 page Semenenenesve study targets urban planners economists and businesspeople with county level commuting patterns.
George A. West, president of Mohawk Valley Aviation Co at Harriman Airport in North Adams, announces a $75,000 modernization and expansion. Plans include remodeling offices and lounge, adding space, and a roof sun deck. Next fall a T-hanger construction is planned with a two year overall project timeline.
Teen age dances will resume next week as select men have been notified by sponsors. A September ban ends and dances will run until 10 15 PM under new rules. Boys must wear shirts ties and suit coats while girls wear dresses or skirts.
Mayoral candidate Richard W. Paul urged cooperation between city, civic groups, and law agencies after citing teen age drinking and deaths on Lebanon Mountain. He suggested supervised dances and events for 17 to 21 year olds, noting they are between youth and adult entertainment.
Amherst College s Robert Frost Library set to open on October 24 marking the first general library in America named for a poet. The project is funded by an alumnus who donated 3.5 million dollars for construction.
The New Hampshire Water Pollution Board says river and waterway cleanup will proceed faster than planned due to the federal Water Quality Act. The act sets standards and deadlines and boosts federal aid from 100 million to 150 million dollars. William A. Healy leads the state effort.
The National Audubon Society launches its 23rd season of Audubon Wildlife Films with 1500 plus programs from September to May in 246 cities across the United States and Canada. The 65 color films cover wildlife, wilderness, and resources and aim to educate audiences about nature and conservation. Speakers are professional photographers and naturalists.
A Montpelier meeting opened the discussion on a Vermont general bonding authority. Proponents and opponents laid out the benefits and concerns, with objections focusing on the scope of the authority’s powers.
Theodore Francis Green, oldest U.S. Senator, turns 98 with quiet Providence celebration. confined by age and ill health, he last appeared publicly in 1964, and his birthday cake bears the 98. He climbed mountains in youth and led Rhode Island politics from governor to long Senate tenure during FDR era.
Keene New Hampshire community reacts with shock after a Hayneville Alabama jury acquits Thomas Coleman in the slaying of seminarian Jonathan Daniels. Officials, clergy, and neighbors condemn the verdict as a travesty while Daniels supporters call for justice and reflection.
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.