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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The editorial questions Lt. Gov. Ralph Foote's payoff charge against the Hoff administration as the gubernatorial race winds down. It says the claims lack proof and hinge on vague affidavits, noting postal patronage fuels such whispers and that Foote's accusations risk libel against Bennington Democratic leaders while aiming to smear Hoff.
The piece condemns a political campaign built on dark rumors of scandal. It argues governors cannot intervene in such disputes and that local party committees manage appointments impartially. It questions motivations of multiple candidates and urges substantiated evidence before pursuing accusations.
United Nations figures show world population growth accelerating from 1.7 percent in 1961 to 2.1 percent now. Global increases reach 46 million in 1961 and 63 million this year, with India seeking aid as overpopulated regions face food shortages and potential famine, disease, and conflict if growth is unchecked.
The piece recalls Hoover as a legendary wartime figure who saved Belgians and shaped public opinion before war entry. It notes his early influence, entry into politics as a Republican, and the ironies of his presidency and later reassessment. It also mentions his pragmatic adoption of some New Deal ideas. It cites his August 11 1932 nomination acceptance speech as a key source.
Letters to The Banner discuss William Meyer’s failed reelectability and Vermont voters backing new paths. They cite quotes from 1960 on Red China, union school debates, Barry Goldwater criticism, and reflections on Hoover’s era policies, plus Lt Gov Ralph Foote’s Montpelier forum comments on government scope and state aid in education.
A traveler recalls Pan Am hospitality in Dublin and Galway oysters washed with Guinness. The piece tours Dublin landmarks, Trinity College, O Connell Street, and Howth Head, then notes the train journey to Belfast with border customs, varied shop hours, and Irish scenery resembling Vermont, including dry stone walls.
Foote presses reapportionment critique while Hoff declines a special session citing $35 000 weekly cost. The commentary urges a blue ribbon panel to clarify local versus state powers and questions the scope of local control in school funding road maintenance and tax listing.
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.