Squanto and Pilgrims debated over fish fertilizer tale
A 1975 CSPS column questions a scholar's claim that American Indians did not use fish as fertilizer. The piece recalls Squanto's role with the Pilgrims at Plymouth, noting his wisdom, humor, and cross-cultural contacts from Europe to Massachusetts, while reflecting on how journals describe the planting and protection of gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Maine
Plymouth
Squanto
Europe
America
Newfoundland
Virginia
Massachusetts
Communist Loss in Portugal
The text asserts that Portugal’s communism is being pushed back by local effort with little outside help. It notes outside influence mainly as nonfinancial guidance from socialist parties in France and West Germany, while denying any significant American CIA involvement. It frames the Communist failure as Portuguese led and not due to U.S. intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Central Intelligence Agency
France
West Germany
Western
Europe
Civic loyalty drive and community events in Bennington
A Chamber of Commerce loyalty campaign backs local merchants to boost business. Highlights include a Mt. Anthony County Club pet show with judges Mrs. Howard Shields and Richard Shields, Anne Van Santvoord winning in wire hair, Winslow Page in Scottie, and Betty Hanson in puppy divisions. Also notes: street lighting meeting opposition, postmaster candidates, a plant conversion by Union Carbide to war materials, traffic safety record hopes, new Post Office boxes, a hobo contest at Memorial Park, and a Battenkill River redistricting vote. Historic notes mention New Orleans founding in 1718 and wartime milestones from 1919–1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Howard Shields
Richard Shields
Anne van Santvoord
Winslow Page
Betty Hanson
Pessimism Over CIA Immobility Roils Portugal Drive
Analysis notes limited CIA action in America and Portugal. It says fear of a Communist takeover in Portugal was overstated due to Washington pessimism about CIA effectiveness. Portuguese people showed strong reluctance to yield power to a minority winning only about 12 percent in a free vote.
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CIA
Chile
Washington
Portugal
Bennington Fire Department debate on centralization and costs
The letter argues Bennington’s three volunteer fire departments could be reorganized into a centralized paid department modeled after Brattleboro or Rutland. It estimates an $300,000 annual budget plus a $800,000 bond for a new central station, with 30 fulltime staff and remaining volunteers, and raises concerns about volunteer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
North Bennington
Brattleboro
Central Fire
National Fire Protective Association
Rutland
Atlantic salmon tied to New England heritage noted
Richard A. Buck, chairman of Restoration of Atlantic Salmon in America, says restoring salmon will bring esthetic, recreational and economic benefits to New England, joining traditions like blueberry pie, a covered bridge and a whaling ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Richard A. Buck
RASA
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
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Ben Mont
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