A Return of Confidence in Washington Under Carter
Washington shows a lifted mood as Carter’s era begins with optimism. Ford’s peaceful transfer fuels belief the capital will revive, while economic hiccups persist. Across the globe, cautious hope remains amid tensions with Mexico Canada and the Soviet bloc, with domestic politics shaping a new, energetic team in the capital.
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Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Hubert Humphrey
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A Merry Christmas Brightens Believers Faith
In a Banner letter, the writer extols Christmas as the day of days celebrating Christ’s birth nearly 2,000 years ago. The piece emphasizes the world’s tribute to the birth and calls it God’s greatest gift, urging continued reverence during the holy season.
Christmas Message from Herbert Lorenz at Union Street
A Christmas greeting from Herbert W. Lorenz of 214 Union St invites reflection on the star guiding to Christ. The message wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all, asking whether one’s guiding star leads to faith.
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Herbert W. Lorenz
Union St
French students thank Rainbarrel hosts in Bennington
Forty Mt Anthony Union High School students dined at the Rainbarrel enjoying quiche boeuf mousse and other dishes. The Micheres have hosted the classes for years and express heartfelt thanks and best wishes to new owners hoping for the same warm welcome and festive goodwill.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Ducharme Dance Studio
Sharing the season at First Vermont Bank
A Bennington letter from Evalyn W. Peterson praises two elementary classes for adding food to the bank’s Christmas tree pile. The note urges locals to bring food or money for distribution by the Bennington Opportunity Council and reminds readers that Letters to the Editor require signature and address.
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First Vermont Bank and Trust Co
Bennington
Three resignations as example for reform at national security agencies
The piece argues George Bush should resign as CIA director, urging Gen. George Brown and Clarence Kelley to follow. It cites Bush’s cleanup effort, Brown’s civilian authority clash, and Kelley’s fragile leadership at the FBI, asserting honor requires stepping aside to rebuild trusted institutions.
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George Brown
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Clarence Kelley
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Vietnam
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Big eagle killed after injuring lines in Pownal
A large golden eagle with a seven foot wingspan, entangled by a steel trap and chain, crash landed in tall power lines in Pownal. Lineman John Tracy Adams removed it. the bird died from injuries after shorting several circuits.
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Pownal
John Tracy Adams
Bennington
Herbert T. Johnson
Armory
Simeon Percey
Hicks School
PTA
Navy fleet organized in 1885 with mixed vessels
On this date in 1885 the American Continental Navy fleet was organized comprising two frigates two brigs and three schooners Sailors were paid eight dollars a month In 1864 Union General William Sherman sent President Abraham Lincoln the message I beg to present you as a Christmas present the city of Savannah.
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Continental Navy
William Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
Savannah
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