Vermont’s Path to Empire through Forestry and Roads
John G. McCullough urges a state forestry commission to craft a comprehensive policy for Vermont, tying forest protection to water power development. He warns against stream pollution from mills and towns, advocates modern disposal plants, and calls for a nationwide push to build improved highways to raise farm values and state wealth. He stresses constitutional stability and Vermont’s strong Washington influence.
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Vermont
United States
Bureau of Forestry
Eternal Vigilance Against Censorship in Schools
Ann Malamud of Bennington thanks The Banner and John Williams for condemning school censorship actions. She urges Mt. Anthony Union School Board to remain vigilant against removing books over single objections and against destroying school property, stressing civil liberties.
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John Williams
Mt. Anthony Union
Shafts bury spelling winner misses Elizabeth Holiday
Local eighth grade student Elizabeth Holiday won the Shafts bury town spelling contest held at South Shaftsbury School. The week features other regional notes including updates on panthers sighted in southern Vermont and the Arlington High School spring concert schedule.
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Arlington
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West Arlington
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Marta-Sue Crawford
Ellery Lawrence
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Charleston
Alan J. Heath
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Our Lady
Conservatives urged ad boycott of liberal media voices
The White House media clash deepens as Patrick Buchanan urges conservatives to boycott liberal outlets and advertisers. He faults NBC CBS and voices plan to split NBC from its owned stations, promotes adversary journalism, and prefers cable. NBC’s Julian Goodman and CBS’s Dan Rather push back on his tactics.
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CBS
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New York Times
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Washington Press Corps
Rather
Houston
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House
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Goodman
Mr. Goodman
Prayer pondering Earth's splendor and humanity's ruin
A reflective meditation asks how a universe born of stars and energy could allow humanity to strip Earth of vegetation and blue skies. The speaker honors creation, questions mortality, and pleads for preservation of the planet's life and bounty.
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Psalmic plea for Earth's care and divine stewardship
A devotional plea by Dorset Gladys Lodge appeals to God for wiser use of science and technology. It laments human destruction of nature and urges a return to harmony, stewardship, and universal well being through reverent, communal action.
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God
Man
Honest portrayal prompts mass backing for Go Ask Alice
A group of parents argues the book should be read in junior high to teach about drugs. They note their ages range from 4 to 26 and claim the redeeming moral message outweighs language and sexual encounters. They say parental choice should decide access.
April Song to the Editor of The Banner
Poem addressed to April praising spring magic and whimsy. A citizen cites April’s power to awaken buds and bring music to town. The verse ends with a plea for whimsy and a playful image of plucking an April reed. 103 Hicks Ave.
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April
Dorset Town Board imposes public access ban on two town sheds
At a meeting on April 8 the Dorset Board of Selectmen approved blocking access to two town shed properties, citing repeated vandalism by children and teens. Damages include broken windows and sand dumped on two new trucks valued at $20,000, with repair costs up to 75 per truck. Taxpayers will cover maintenance costs, and the board warns of potential lawsuits. East Dorset.
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Dorset
Department of Highways
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