Carter Show Wins Over Skeptics With Self Deprecation
A longtime observer notes President Carter’s Washington Press Club banquet humor softens his image. He joked about his Annapolis days, his brother Billy, and his own common-man persona, drawing warm applause and comparisons to John Kennedy. The piece reflects on timing and evolving perceptions of Carter as a witty leader.
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Carter
Washington Press Club
Jody Powell
Brother Billy
Washington
John Kennedy
Annapolis
Mr. Carter
Georgia
Patrick Moynihan
Gridiron Club
Fienberg Buys Graves Lot on Washington Ave for New Home
Charles Fienberg purchases Fred O Graves lat ter's building lot on Washington Avenue and plans to start a new residence this spring. In Bennington County Nature Club, Snakes is the meeting topic led by Harry Ridlon with male club members prominent. William Burrington of Pownal hears barking dogs as two dogs slaughter his sheep barn during farm work.
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Charles Fienberg
Fred O. Graves
Washington Avenue
Bennington County Nature Club
Harry Ridlon
William Burrington
Pownal
William Overlock
U.S. 7
Shaftsbury
Advance Planning Division
Vermont Highway Department
North Bennington
Overlea Road
Rutland
Main Street
Bundsie Keefe
Vermont State Elks Association
Bennington Lodge of Elks
John Maloney
John DeVito
Michael Fraher Jr
Joseph Y. Shaffe
Henry White
John Ahearn
Dazzling uncertainty of New England weather sampled by Twain
In a humorous deflation of weather prophecies Mark Twain notes New England weather as a constant spectacle. He quips on spring’s 136 varieties in a day and mocks “Old Probabilities” for failing to predict New England. The talk extols ice storms and autumn foliage as contrasting marvels amid volatile forecasts.
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New England
Pacific
Middle States
Wisconsin
Persia
Readers respond to France on Abu Daoud release
In The Banner letters section a reader condemns France for releasing terrorist leader Abu Daoud, arguing the decision harms the Free World in its fight against international terrorism. The writer asserts the move undermines coalition efforts and calls for stronger stance.
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Abu Daoud
France
Free World
Are cycle helmets safe according to letters to the editor
In a reader letter and related thanks published in Hoosick Falls, Peggy Hanson questions the safety and testing of motorcycle helmets, noting DOT began helmet criteria in 1973 after a 1967 standard. She argues for better rider education over reliance on protective gear and compares untested helmets to unsafe equipment. Nancy Rovage also thanks contributors for an ice skating rink photo feature.
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Department of Transportation
DOT
Iona Lutey
Hoosick Falls
Bennington Area
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Thomas Loughlin
Pauline White
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Nancy Rovage
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