Czechoslovakia invasion shocks Western hopes for reform
The Bennington Banner laments the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia by the USSR Poland and East Germany. It argues the action tramples self determination and betrays anti war poses while threatening easing East West relations. The piece questions the durability of Czech resistance and cautions Moscow’s aims.
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Czechoslovakia
Europe
Soviet Union
Poland
East Germany
Antonin Novotny
Alexander Dubcek
Hungary
Russia
Budapest
Invasion of Czechoslovakia and Soviet Repercussions
The article argues the invasion may be hard to govern a country that values free speech and assembly. It suggests concessions may be forced by passive resistance in Czechoslovakia and warns of backfire in Moscow and Leningrad as Soviet youth and intellectuals demand end to censorship. It links Johnson’s stance to growing public dissent and questions the efficacy of Soviet intervention.
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Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Leningrad
Russia
United States
Dubcek
Bennington Legion team shines in weekend baseball finals
Editor notes praise Bennington American Legion base ball team for a strong weekend showing and a finals heartbreak. The piece also cheers local athletes across basketball golf and swimming, mentions the Rotary Pool water carnival, an upcoming autumn routine, and a humorous Battle Day tie to lightning during Bennington’s stormy Tuesday.
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Bennington
American Legion
Rotary Pool
Manchester
Good Lord
Battle of Walloomsac Reframed as Hoosick Heights clash
Letter argues the 1777 battle should be correctly titled the Battle of the Walloomsac rather than Bennington. It notes Saratoga as turning point, urges locals to preserve the original Hoosick Walloomsac site, and recalls a Brigade of the American Revolution event near Bennington.
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Walloomsac
Saratoga
Battle of the Walloomsac
Bennington
History Books
Hoosicklion
Walloomsac Heights
Bennington County Highway Debate Prompts Local Care
The letter to the Bennington County Regional Planning Commission questions the U S 7 project and asks how the new highway will affect Bennington County. It cites Route 20 and Route 9 as cautionary examples and warns of limited access, business disruption, and long term economic impact. A second letter notes Vermont’s mounting debt and national fiscal concerns, urging readers to consider wider economic stakes.
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Bennington County
Death Valley
Arlington
New York
Troy-Albany
Vermont
Rutland
Highway Department
Commission
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Edgar F. Borgatta
Ph.d
Arlington sewer project letter urges permanent district
Arlington resident Robert V Jones urges Arlington selectmen to plan a permanent sewer system instead of a temporary leaching bed. He argues for a sewer district funded by those served, estimates costs under $500,000 for a 150000 gallon per day plant and related pipeline, and cites comparable regional projects to support cheaper options.
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Arlington Selectmen
Selectmen
Arlington
Warm Brook
Saxton’s
Manchester
Bellows Falls
Chaos and protest swirl around Chicago before 1968 Democratic National Convention
In Chicago ahead of the 1968 Democratic National Convention chaos grows as taxis may strike and groups defend their candidates. Major figures include Daley's insistence on order, Bare Breasts for Peace, Yippies nominating a pig named Pigasus, and a rising sense that moderates will decide election outcomes amid provocations and demonstrations.
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Chicago
Richard Daley
Gypsy Rose Lee
Godiva
Coventry
Pigasus
Humphrey
Nixon
Carl Sandburg
Perle
Time of Troubles Democrats Face Chicago Convention Chaos
In Boston a columnist argues the Democratic party shows vitality yet chaos as Chicago looms. He details factional struggles among state delegations, possible protests, a looming platform fight, and risk of a fourth party. He weighs Humphrey, McCarthy, and McGovern as contenders amid a changing, younger electorate.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
George McGovern
McCarthy
Vietnam
Humphrey
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