Soviet Book Fair tests line of Free Press and conscience
In a debate over the Moscow Book Fair, opponents argue participation sustains Soviet censorship and Helsinki accord breaches, while supporters say limited exchanges expose fissures in Soviet ideology. Townsend Hoopes cites culture as the arena where pressure could erode tyranny. President Carter’s human rights push underpins the anti regime stance.
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Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Stockholm
Moscow
Solzhenitsyn
U.S
United States
Townsend Hoopes
Association of American Publishers
Hoopes
America
Carter
Packer plaque feuds roil Agriculture Department cafeteria
Washington officials spar over a $29 plaque naming the Agriculture Secretary’s dining room the Alferd E. Packer Grill. Bergland aides call it in poor taste. a GSA official ordered its removal. Bergland and aides seek regulatory guidance on possible reinstatement while lawyers review the issue.
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UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Alferd E. Packer
Packer
Fass
Rockies
Colorado
Schick
Letters To the Banner on John J. O'Brien’s death
The Banner prints a letter to the editor lamenting the passing of Sen. John J. O’Brien known as Jack. The author reflects on his public service and character.
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The
Banner
John J
Jack”’ O’brien
Replacement for O'Brien Crusty Vermont Legislature Outlook
Malvine Cole from Stratton urges a replacement for O'Brien in the Vermont Senate. The note laments his rigid stance and calls for a fresher approach from a Democrat backed by the governor.
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O’brien
Vermont
Return to Bennington Battle Remembered by Letter Writer
Ellenag van der Muir from Walloomsac N Y writes that during a Tuesday remembrance of the Battle of Bennington she saw visions of “those Britishers” as if sleep had fallen on Walloomsac and nearby hamlets. She invites readers to visit the battlefield to interpret these sensations for themselves in a reader letters column seeking signatures and addresses.
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Bennington
Walloomsac
16th annual Manchester Flower Show opens at Equinox Hotel
Gov George D Aiken formally opens the 16th annual flower show of the Manchester Garden Club held at the Equinox Hotel. Mrs Bartlett Arkell wins the Sweepstakes silver trophy again, with Mrs Mary Porter and Mrs George Smith tying for second and Mrs Edgar Brody and Mrs A M Reed for third.
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Manchester Garden Club
Equinox Hotel
George D. Aiken
Bartlett Arkell
Mary Porter
George Smith
Edgar Brody
A.M. Reed
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