Time columnist laments IRS bungling and harassment
A Time writer criticizes the Internal Revenue Service as bungling and unhelpful, recounting personal encounters with auditors, conflicting rulings, and costly battles over deductions. He urges readers to demand accountability, compensation for lost time, and damages for harassment, inviting letters to Copley News Service.
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Duncan Campbell Signals Run Again In Town Government Debates
J Duncan Campbell writes to The Banner detailing 41 responses to his political questionnaire including 16 calls 10 letters and 14 face to face talks. He notes broad support except from Jay Jerome and argues public opinion drives government funding and advertising. Campbell recalls Navy journalism ties and pledges to run if caucus allows, citing 1092 hours in seven years on the town board and a wish to steer the next two years through recession challenges.
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Navy
Country Club
Rotary Club
Curriculum changes at MAUHS explained in open meeting
To the Editor of The Banner reports MAUHS Curriculum Committee will meet Wednesday Jan 22 at 7 p.m. at Mount Anthony High School. Principal Pelkie proposes cutting 50 classes next year and urges a seven period day with shorter lunches and annual credit limits. The letter notes far reaching effects and urges parents to attend and review the attached course list and potential junior high impacts.
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MAUHS
Pelkie
Park Street
Southwest Vermont Education Association
Birthright clarifies stance on funding Planned Parenthood
A Bennington Birthright secretary rebuts a Jan issue claim that Birthright is a militant pro-life group. She explains Birthright is a volunteer service group offering counseling, pregnancy tests, housing for unwed mothers, clothing, and referrals, operating on donations and not lobbying.
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Birthright
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Right-to-Life Movement
Eileen Flynn
Vermont Driver Ed saves lives and boosts state savings
Vermont Driver Education saves one serious accident per 100 drivers trained. For 1975 about 10,000 students will finish the program, preventing roughly 100 deaths or serious injuries. Dollar estimates range from a net yearly saving of $632,500 to $11,450,000 after costs, with potential losses if programs end.
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National Safety Council
Equinox parkway talks near completion in Dorset
Dorset reports near completion of negotiations for a proposed parkway road atop Equinox mountain. William Webb, recovering from a foot infection, shows improvement. Arlington postmaster exam called. Margaret Cullinan has served as postmaster for four years. Arlington Alumni edge North Bennington Grads 42 39, K Smith 16, D Keough 13. Bennington unemployment rises in December. James Playetis named deputy boxing commissioner in Vermont. Arlington school plans February gym renovations. Paran Recreations notes Lake Paran skating is good. Bennington Rescue Squad unveils new rescue truck with EMERGENCY mirrored in rear view. Historical notes: 1892 YMCA basketball debut, 1936 King George V dies, 1969 Nixon inaugurated, 1973 second-term oath, 1972 hijacking captured.]
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Bennington
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