End of Empire Editorials on Britain Reassessing World Role
The piece argues Prime Minister Wilson's plan to withdraw East of Suez signals Britain’s retreat from empire and a shift toward closer ties with Europe. It notes economic strain, pound devaluation, and Britain's potential entry into the Common Market, with reforms needed to modernize industry and reassure global markets.
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Wilson
Britain
Suez
Asia
Hong Kong
Europe
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
European Community
European Union
England
Bennington Airport Financing Clears House Senate Hurdle
A House Senate conference panel approved a funding method for the Regional Airport Bill, signaling passage as it moves to transfer Bennington's airport to state control. The aim is a regional facility funded and operated by the state, relieving local taxpayers and guiding long term growth. The column also notes lingering Christmas decorations in Bennington and praises Max Perrotta as newly elected Bennington Democrats chairman amid a wave of local government election activity.
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House
Senate
Bennington
Vermont
Ben
Willianta
Putnam Square
North Pole
London
Montpelier
Gov. Hoff
al Moulton
Billboard Interests
Riehle
Max Perrotta
Democrats
Max
Bennington County
Young Men Face Draft Resistance Buoyed by Harvard Survey
A Harvard Crimson survey of 529 students reveals a stark antidraft mood with 22 percent willing to refuse induction if appeals fail, 11 percent aiming to leave the U S and 11 percent ready for jail. Ninety four percent disapprove of Vietnam policy, and 60 percent plan to avoid the draft, while 3 out of 4 expect not to be drafted. The piece argues the issue should be weighed by the young men who face conscription, not older commentators.
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Harvard Crimson
United States
U.S
Vietnam
Harvard
William Sloane Coffin
Dwight MacDonald
Benjamin Spock
Paul Goodman
William F. Buckley
Thoreau
Ban the automobile Vermont way to solve road woes
Bennington Vermont column argues a total automobile ban would end road funding taxes school buses billboard rules and ski area operations. It claims roads can be solved by removing cars, hurting tourism and farm commerce, then pivoting to foot travel and local control, ending infrastructure debates.
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Vermont
State Board of Education
al Smith
New York City
Coffin Indictment Sparks Yale Chaplain Debate
Berkshire Eagle columnist describes Rev William Sloane Coffin Jr facing indictment for conspiring to aid draft evasion. The piece recalls Coffin’s reform zeal, past confrontations at Williams College, and compares him to public figures while noting potential penalties if convicted and historic legal precedent.
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Hawk
William Sloane Coffin Jr
Coffin
God
Melight
Alabama
Norman Thomas
Yale
William F. Buckley Jr
Phillips Andover
Union Theological Seminary
Williams College
Williams
Bill Coffin
Ira
Stoplight Plea for Busy Village Intersection
Albert T Ray of 114 Congress St Bennington urges the Village Trustees to install a stoplight at the Park Street and County Street intersection. He warns that without action crossings feel dangerous and likens it to playing Russian roulette, noting a prior minor accident and calling for prompt installation.
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Park Street
Albert T, Ray
Congress St. Bennington
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