Arlington’s Active Gerald Raftery Elevates Library Hub
Arlington residents see the Martha Canfield Library bloom under librarian Gerald Raftery since last year. He energizes a 15,000 volume collection, expands services with book donations, interlibrary loans, and school outreach while fostering a robust endowment drive and ongoing fundraising such as a bridge tourney and an antiques fair. The library’s growth includes space expansion, a children’s room, and strong local support from a dedicated board led by Richard Cowan.
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Arlington
Martha Canfield
Gerald Raftery
Raftery
Elizabeth
N.J
Seton Hall
South Orange
New York University
Columbia University
Sunderland
New York Times
Copperhead Hollow
Wm. Morrow
Messner
Vanguard Press
Sandgate
Richard 8
Cowan
Shaftsbury
High School
Frank Ellingwood
Harry Burgess
Herbert Congdon
John Moore
Fisher Elementary
Memorial High School
Library Board
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Martha
Savings Bonds Offer Safety Amid Rising Rates
UPI reports U S savings bonds remain the safest saving form with a fixed rate of 3 75 percent to maturity in seven years nine months. Rates may rise to about 4 0 4 25 percent to stay competitive with banks and credit unions while maintaining principal protection and tax deferral benefits.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
President Johnson
Savings and Loan Associations
Federal Reserve Board
Savings and Loans
Board accuses Fed of bludgeon method inflation fight
Washington Rep. Henry Reuss charges the Federal Reserve Board used a bludgeon method to fight inflation, saying the December rate rise was premature and harms growth. He argues it hits small business, low income consumers and homeowners by raising loan interest.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Reserve Board
Henry Reuss
D-Wis
House Banking Committee
Maoris of New Zealand Weather Tides of Modern Civilization
National Geographic Society notes that New Zealand Maoris have preserved their traditions amid modernization. Captain Cook in 1769 admired their singing and forefathers’ stories. Maori wood carving thrives in communal meetinghouses in Bay of Plenty Rotorua and along the East Coast. A pivotal 1840 Waitangi Treaty helped protect Maori culture.
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New Zealand
Washington
National Geographic Society
James Cook
Bay of Plenty
Rotorua
East Cape
Gisborne
Waitangi
National Geographic
Pacific
Peter Buck
Indonesia
North Island
Shangri-La
Abel Tasman
Captain Cook
Air New Zealand
Goddard College Seminar on Canadian American Relations Planned
Plainfield final preparations mark the seventh annual Canadian American Seminar for Management at Goddard College opening Feb 9 for two weeks. C George Benello says businessmen, scholars and journalists from Canada and the U S will discuss interdependence, government policy and relations with topics on balance of payments and tariffs. Gov Philip Hoff and Vermont business leaders will join Feb 13 dinner and discussion. a three day trip to Montreal includes talks by Jacques Parizeau and Maurice Sauve among others.
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Plainfield
Goddard College
C. George Benello
Goddard
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
Montreal
Jacques Parizeau
University of Montreal
Pierre- Paul LaFortune
Maurice Sauve
Arnold Edinborough
Frederick Rope
U.S. Counsul
Benello
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Betty Trachte
Bennington
North Bennington
Dorset
Rutland
New York State
George A. Russell
Federal Deposit Insurance
By Charles M. Schulz
Snoopy
B.C
Johnny Hart
Blondie
Steve Canyon
Chic Young
Milton Caniff
Heart of
Juliet Jones
Miss Jones
Charlie
Bien BU
KAYT
Valencia
Miss Price
RS Sian Drak
Uncle Ted
Grace Casey
South Dorset
Rutland Hospital
Rock OF Ages
Granite
Barre Guild
D.E. Carver
Washington Avenue
Bennington Lanes
Bennington Bookshop
Main St
Humane Society
Woodford
South Shaftsbury
West Shaftsbury
Bennington County
Huemane Society
Automotive Agencies
Spike’s. Call
WRGB
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