GOP Critics Give Voice on Carter Policy Shift
Christian Science Monitor reports a shift in GOP stance as party leaders nationwide begin to criticize President Carter. Focused criticisms target foreign affairs, Young’s Africa trip, the Vance Mideast visit, and perceived lack of strategy, while economic plans draw milder approval. Republicans praise Carter’s humility and cautious economic approach, avoiding personal attacks.
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Keep Vermont Yankee Open to Avoid High Electric Costs
Letter to The Banner argues against banning nuclear transport and closing Vermont Yankee. It estimates immediate and future costs to Vermont consumers, including added annual bills around 143 dollars per consumer and total yearly increases of 54 million, plus delays for coal plant replacement. The writer urges voting to consider the financial impact on the state economy and consumer rates.
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Vermont Electric Cooperative
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Nuclear referendum vote on Town Meeting Day
On Town Meeting Day a referendum will be held in some towns concerning the construction of nuclear power plants and the storage and disposal of nuclear waste. The vote reflects town residents’ views on energy policy and local safety concerns.
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Vermont Yankee
Town Meeting
Community notes and events from Bennington area
Tranquil friendly monkey sought as a prop for Bennington Theatre Guild at Nine Pine Street directed by Georgiana Philips. Colonial tea scenes in 1937 attire feature Miss Pitkin and Mr Hadwen. Local business expands as Harold Babcock opens Babcock Electric on Morgan Street Extension. Winter tourism strains housing. Viet Nam Forum forms in North Bennington. PTA members study Gesell testing. dramatic storm damages St Paul’s site. radioactive waste transport discussed. Nuclear referendum urged for energy conservation and job growth. VOICE endorses Yes with arguments on costs and rate structures. MICHAEL NAUGHTON 99 Adams St Burlington.
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Georgiana Philips
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Rights of non-smokers in public places urged in Vermont
A North Hero letter argues public smoking harms non-smokers and demands legal controls. The writer supports the Vermont Lung Association survey and calls legislators to extend smoking restrictions to restaurants stores public meetings and transport to protect clean air for all residents.
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U.S
Vermont Lung Association
VLA
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Paradise illusion of the small town life
A first person critique rejects the myth of idyllic small-town life. The author recalls Huntingdon Pennsylvania six years earlier, recounting harassment, racism, antiwar sentiment, and social ostracism faced as a student. The piece contrasts rural life with urban sprawl and ends with a preference for city living despite its flaws.
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San Francisco
Jerusalem
Confusion Over School’s Open-Ended Learning Plan
A Houston high school parent reports a confusing message from the principal about a cross-graded, multi-ethnic individualized learning program. The parent responded with sarcasm, asking for clarity after noting their college degree and language skills.
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