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
Sep 16, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Attica uprising tragedy highlights failures in New York’s prison system. Critics warn against harsher policing, urging humane reform as Oswald’s stance on humane treatment and funding gaps clash with political resistance. Rockefeller faced calls to visit and reassess, fearing future uprisings if reforms stall.
The letter discusses aMontpelier Capitol visit and contrasts motels with New England inns, then reviews a Vermont conference on land tax versus open land conservation. Panelists criticize rising taxes affecting farmers and lumber firms, advocate statewide open land purchase and population controls, and urge local voices in school superintendent selection. The letter closes noting a related seminar in Shaftsbury.
At a Bennington selectmen meeting Barbara Geer and Anne Senft presented recycling ideas with Manchester as a model. AIM led efforts to store newspapers in a shelter for later pickup by Bennington Tissue Company paying eight dollars per ton, while bottle and can stockpiles offer additional revenue. BE members highlighted Green-Up Day gains and bottle sorting for Coca Cola removal. The goal is curb trash growth and boost town income through recycling initiatives.
Bennington selectman J C Jerome proposes charter change to contract with Rural Fire Department and North Bennington Fire Department under the town budget. Combined budgets would raise town taxes about 9 cents, replacing separate subsidies. The plan aims to treat all fire units equally, preserving independence while rewarding volunteers who save the town thousands annually.
Charles E Capriola Jr writes to The Banner criticizing Clinton Cox Jr and Editor Resch for a controversial article. He mocks the piece and questions the spelling of Americans, expressing frustration with the perceived opinions of a small minority.
A birthday verse to Richard A Sleeman born 1926 in Bennington son of Sol and Mary. It notes his family, siblings George and Lil, wife Isabell, and children Candace Timothy Juliet. The poem celebrates Bennington life, retirement musings, and a humorous pride in being humble yet great.
Nation views Attica crisis as a human rights failure. The piece condemns New York officials for offering no sympathy to families of dead prisoners and hostages, noting prisoners were treated as numbers. It contrasts police violence with a system lacking corrections training and humane treatment, calling for accountability.
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.