Florida TV License Battle Tests White House Warnings
The Jacksonville station WIXT, owned by Newsweek and the Washington Post, faces a license challenge by George Champion Jr and Edward Ball allied with the Nixon era. Critics warn of a politicized renewal process and urge FCC protest letters and congressional scrutiny of alleged First Amendment subversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Whitehead
Nixon
Federal Communications Commission
White House
Florida
Richard M. Nixon
George Champion Jr
WIXT
Jacksonville
Newsweek Magazine
The
Washington Post
U.S
G. Harrold Carswell
Carswell
U.S. Senate
Champions
WJXT
Champion Group
Edward Ball
Zoning to save Vermont and preserve its town character
George Ludlam writes from Dorset urging thoughtful zoning to curb suburban sprawl while preserving Vermont heritage. He argues new Vermonters share work ethic and community ties, supports land use and tax reform, and cautions against repeating Long Island style unchecked growth. He hopes local zoning can limit vacation homes while welcoming contributing residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
New Jersey
Westchester
Connecticut
Tong Island
Hempstead
Tt Fa
Tyre
Vermont
Dorset
Manchester
Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
Vermont sludge suit costs draw House probe
Rep Emory Hebard new chair of the House Appropriations Committee urges inquiry into Vermont International Paper sludge case costs as testimony begins in New York before a U S Supreme Court special master Attorney General Kimberly Cheney says the suit will cost Vermont at least 250000 with some estimates much higher. Critics warn of possible loss or bigger cleanup costs and question whether the expense is worthwhile for Vermont and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Hebard
House Appropriations Committee
Vermont
International Paper Co
New York City
U.S. Supreme Court
Kimberly Cheney
James M. Jeffords
Appropriations Committee
Curiouser and curiouser in Navy procurement row
Navy officer Gordon Rule criticized Roy Ash's budget post and faced demotion. The Civil Service Commission vice chair is Litton director Jayne Baker Spain, who earns a 7500 dollar consultant stipend from Litton. The case raises concerns about commission independence and conflicts of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Rule
Navy
Nixon
Roy L. Ash
Litton Industries
Rule
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Jayne Baker Spain
Out
Vermont ideas split from many New Englanders
In a Vermont centered opinion piece the author contrasts Vermont growth with other states urging development. Vermonters fear over development may strain water and natural assets while aiming for controlled growth and preservation of local flavor, referencing historical figures Coolidge and Frost and a past boundary stance toward New York.
Pervasive Praise and Punctured Pride in Postal Service
In a mixed review of public service and personal philosophy, the interview with Postmaster General Elmer T. Klassen critiques indifferent officials while celebrating dedicated postal workers. Separate quotes touch on love for humanity, health awareness, and reflections from John Knowles and William Steig on despair and aging.
Manpower Counselor Bob Williams Helps Many Overcome Barriers
Kim Grasette of Bennington writes about Bob Williams a Manpower counselor and tutor at the Bennington Tutorial Assistance Center. She credits him with boosting her own confidence helping Theda Tripp and others earn equivalency diplomas while lamenting government action that interferes with VISTA vehicle access. Grasette recalls wishing she were older to vote for Nixon, acknowledging later it would have been wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Williams
Manpower
Alse
Bennington
Bob
Theda Tripp
Theda
Nixon
Kim Grassette
Banner readers urge tastier school lunch column
A reader criticizes the Friday Banner Women’s Page for boring school lunch menus. The letter laments repetitive hamburgers and tuna boats and calls for a new food column to enrich the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Fort”ney
Betty Howlett
Library Talk
Agnes Rockwood
Sunderland zoning plan hearing urged for residents
Sunderland plans a zoning hearing on Wednesday January 17 with the Planning Commission asking residents to study the proposed plan, attend, and share ideas. Copies are available at the town clerk's office Pennock's Store and Martha Canfield Library for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderland
Planning Commission
Sight
Pennock’s
Martha Canfield
A Nostalgic Tale of Early Automobiles and Repairs
The narrator recalls early cars with risky windshields and scarce tools while recounting a roadside tire repair from about 35 years ago. A Model T trip up to Sandgate leads to a flat tire, improvised rock jacks, patch kits, and the tiring process of inflating the tube by hand, ending with reflections on nostalgia for antique and classic cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandgate
Shadow of Patrick Brennan exposes Labor Democrat split
The piece argues Brennan's nomination divides the coalition across labor, liberal professionals, and Black voters. It cites Meany backing, past protest clashes, union racism charges, and failed hiring-hall integration deals, concluding Brennan dislikes key groups while Democrats pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Movement
Lberal
Hubert Humphrey
Labor
George McGovern
Brennan
Edward Kennedy
Walter Mondale
George Meany
Coalition
Palition Vale
Patrick J. Brennen
Mr. Nixon
Couple parks new mobile camper for first night
A husband and wife test a fresh mobile camper and settle in late, the wife cheerfully declaring this “parking” as they finally relax. The light anecdote captures their amusement at the novelty of camping in a home on wheels.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ball
Tallahassee
Berkshire
Yee Bahar
William Gilbert
the Bagner
Montpelier
Mes
George Ludlam
Sust
Lake Champlain
New York State
House
Archie Bunker
Alice
Nixonland
Troy
Postal Service
Postmasier
Elmer T. Klassen
Bocld
Lao Routen
John Knowles
Massachusetts General Hospital
Rockefeller Foundation
William Steig
Cartooniat
Tahe Exttor
Basnen
Gerald Raftery
Lotti $.Tobler
Shaftsbury
Washington
Democratic Party
Patrick J. Brennan
Democratic
Franklin Roosevelt
South
Cerald Raf
Patrick Brennan
Sidney Glasser
Painters’ Union
T He Painters’ Union
John
John Brennan
Reader's Digest
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!