Banner notes storm impact and local economy
The Banner reports a recent storm sparking reader remarks about knee action and snowdrifts. It lists YMCA fund drive progress at $5,195 of $6,000 goal, Manchester PTA discussing a new elementary school, and Bennington business activity including parking meters and plant operations.
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YMCA
Manchester
Wilson’s
Luther R. Graves II
First National Bank of
Manchester Pta
Bennington Exchange Club
Oklahoma
Bennington
E-Z Mills
Herbert C. Gates
Nixon and the need for citizen virtue in preserving liberty
The essay argues Nixon shows detachment from morality and leadership norms, lacking inner order and responsibility. It warns that his self belief and power without accountability threaten democracy, urging Americans to act to curb abuses and restore virtue as Madison advised.
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Troy
Troilus
Cressida
Ulysses
Agamemnon
Achilles
Thebes
White House
Oedipus
America
Nixon
Richard Nixon
Bismarck
Henry Kissinger
Congress
James Madison
Residents of Bennington press 204 Depot stance
A Bennington letter to The Banner argues 204 Depot St residents view 204 as a home not an institution. They defend the $8,400 Article 15 request while contrasting Weeks School outcomes, asserting they and their families pay taxes and deserve equal chances and opportunities.
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Bennington
Depot
204
Richard Perrott
Banner
Weeks School
204 Depot
Help for our own youth in Bennington and Weeks School debate
Alan B. Prager, Manpower Counselor, defends local youth programs at 204 Depot St in Bennington, arguing revenue sharing funds and local alternatives protect families and reduce taxes. He contrasts local youth aid with Weeks School as harsh, distant, and ineffective, urging community support and accountability. C.C. Bachorz of Hoosick Falls, NY, relays a Vermont gas pump incident at Exxon on Main and Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan B
Prager
Bennington Area
Bennington
Exxon
Main
New York State
Vermont
Debate on 204 Depot program and revenue sharing
A Bennington education supervisor argues for the 204 Depot facility, praising its impact on residents and urging voters to support revenue sharing from federal funds. The letter questions Mr Perrott's delinquents list, seeks clarity from selectmen on Town Meeting questions, and urges a compassionate approach to at risk youth.
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Richard V. Perrott
204
Bennington
204 Depot
Perrott
102 River St Girls' Residential Center Buy Described
A Bennington letter explains the 204 Depot board chose 102 River St for a girls residential program after inspecting 17 properties. An $18,600 purchase was funded by an $18,000 church loan and local fundraising. $24 furnished, with ongoing community donations and staff connections to agencies. Contact Dick Sears or the author for details at those numbers.
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River St
Bennington
204 Depot
102 River
Board of 204 Depot
River Street
Dick Sears
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Hoosick Falls
Main Street
Walter A. Wood
Bennington Catholic High School
Rutland
New England Catholic Journey
Village Planning Commission
North Street
A&p
J. P. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
New Jersey
Oregon
Vietnam
Vincent van Gogh
New York City
Boston
Grand Rapids
Gerald Ford
Lyndon Johnson
Depot St
Steven C. Leonard
Mr. Perrott
C.C. Bachorz
Hoosick Falls, N.Y
Politic
Peter R. Donavan
Dick Leake
Gerald P. Morrissey
Citizens For
Donavan, Leake & Morrissey
Harvey Kevorkian
Windsor
Woodford Road
North
Seri
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Audi
Berkshire Autohaus, Inc
Holmes Rd
Lenox, Mass
Izeo Dealers
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