A New Novelist Settles in Old Bennington
A famed author, John Gardner, moved into 72 Monument Ave in Old Bennington after joining Bennington College. He blends writing with teaching and music, values Mt Anthony Union High School for his children’s education, and remains focused on his current novel, titled Stillness, while noting Bennington’s culture over test scores.
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Melville
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Hadley
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New England
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Catskills
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High Seas
Sparta
Agathon
Illinois
Southern Illinois
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Mt. Anthony Union
Chicago Symphony
New York City
Blades John Gardner
Fred
Rocky
Joan
Joel
Salmon faces three paths for political future in Vermont
The report outlines three options for Gov. Thomas P. Salmon as he ponders a future beyond his current term, amid speculation of a Senate bid. It notes Salmon’s reluctance to decide, contrasts past decisions, and references colleagues like Rep. Richard Mallary and Sen. Robert Stafford as race dynamics unfold.
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UPI
Thomas P. Salmon
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Salmon
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George Aiken
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
Mallary
Robert Stafford
Stafford
Elbert
Big al
Moulton
Randy Major
Congress
William Ryan
Bernard O’shea
Harold Raynolds
William Meyer
Vermont
Meyer
GOP
Ford calls for tougher crime laws at Yale Law School
President Ford urged speedier trials, more judges and prosecutors, and mandatory prison terms for most violent offenders at Yale Law School. He named repeat offenders as the core problem, urged protection for victims, and signaled a federal push into mandatory terms, stressing state crime control remains primary.
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White House
Budget Passes in MAU District With Low Voter Turnout
Mt Anthony Union School District approved a $3.13 million budget for 1975-76 by 1,483 to 914 after a February defeat. The vote sustains a teacher salary freeze and funds satellite programs, despite opposition from Harrington, Murray, and Button. Woodford narrowly joined the defeat, though its tally did not affect the overall result. Final district assessments show varied tax changes across Bennington, North Bennington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, and Woodford.
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John Leaning
Mt. Anthony Union
Lawrence E. Harrington
Raymond C. Murray
Harrington
Murray
Mt. Anthony
Antoinnette Button
Woodford
Bennington
North Bennington
Shaftsbury
Pownal
George A. Sleeman
Huong to Step Down as Minh to Lead Saigon Talks
President Tran Van Huong is seen to resign by Monday and hand power to Gen. Duong Van Minh to negotiate with the Viet Cong, sources say. Minh seeks presidency, Hanoi talks are described as unlikely, and a coalition government appears planned with occasional shelling continuing in the countryside.
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South Vietnam
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Viet Cong
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National Assembly
Wallace to run for presidency
Gov. George C. Wallace plans a presidential bid with a formal announcement likely in late May or June from Montgomery or Washington. A $250 plate fundraising dinner on Aug. 11 would follow as part of a nationwide effort to support a projected $6.5 million budget under new federal rules.
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Ala
UPI
George C. Wallace
Washington
Wallace
Billy Joe Camp
Charles Snider
Snider
Miami
Clio
Barbour County
Weekend Weather Outlook with Mild Temperatures
A cooler today with highs in the 50s and partly cloudy skies. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the 30s. Sunday remains mild and partly cloudy with a chance of showers.
Government and veterans mortgage rates rise to 8.5 percent
Washington reports new government backed and veterans mortgages set at 8.5 percent starting Monday. Housing Secretary Carla Hills cited help for sellers and the impact of government discount limits, noting prior declines from 9.5 percent last August and ongoing high long term loan costs.
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