Letter on Vietnam war policy and Nixon time buying
William J. Bryan argues in a letter to The Banner that U.S. policy in Vietnam has been guided by anti-Communist aims through leaders like Ngo Dinh Diem, with multiple administrations using anti-Communist rhetoric. He contends that Nixon is buying time for reelection at the cost of American lives, referencing My Lai and wartime actions, while criticizing earlier support for non-Communist regimes. He contrasts Ho Chi Minh and Diem, and questions the utopian view of postwar Vietnamese governance.
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Vietnam
Nguyen Ai Quoc
Democratic
Republic of
Ho Chi Minh
Phan Thiet
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
U.S
Eisenhower
Saigon
Washington
Thieu
Harrington
My Lai
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Nixon
Silent Majority laments education decline and calls for action
A reader at 203 Depot St Karlis LUSIS denounces what he sees as rising smut in schools. He attacks radical students, accuses teachers of corruption, and urges taxpayers to oust corrupt educators and boards to prevent further degeneration.
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Vermont
New York City
Shocking action by MAU Board exposes frustration
In a Banner letter, residents condemn a Mt. Anthony School Board meeting where a petition with over 300 signatures prompted debate. The writer argues Roberts Rules were misapplied when a board member was cut off, insisting statutes protect public comment and urge the board to allow views at next meeting. Other letter writers call for enforcement of dog leash laws and adherence to ordinances.
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Mt. Anthony
Roberts
Lawrence Harrington
VSA
Anthony
Harrington
DuPont reports dangerous flotsam barrels adrift
A Du Pont spokesman warned an undetermined number of three foot high steel barrels containing tetraethyl lead residue may be adrift in New England offshore waters. About 150 drums were lost at sea after December storms, drifting toward Massachusetts and New Hampshire with warnings to avoid handling. Authorities urged Coast Guard contact if sighted. drums could explode if punctured or heated.
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Boston
UPI
New England
E.I. Dupont de Nemours Co
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Marcos Souza Dantas
Nova Scotia
Philadelphia
Canadian Coast Guard
North Atlantic
New England Hit by Gale Winds and Infrastructure Damage
Gale force winds battered New England as two powerful weather systems collided. Boston logged gusts around 55 mph, while Augusta Maine saw 70 mph and Portland 65 mph. Bridges, signs, and a 22-story beam crashed into vehicles and streets. 125 Marines were delayed returning to a carrier, and several towns faced power outages with 150 line-damage reports. No serious injuries reported.
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New England
National Weather Service
Logan International Airport
Boston
Quebec
U.S
Weather Service
Maine
Augusta
Portland
Cambridge
Mass
Richard Linehan
Edward Sullivan
Ringe Avenue
Alewife Brook Parkway
George Clark
Blinstruth
Division Six
Clark
Georgetown
Proctor
Manchester
N.H
Berwick
Amesbury
Massachusetts Electric Co
Main Street
Francis P. Scarano Jr
Meridan
Conn
Logan
Worcester
Worcester County National Bank
Main
Pleasant
Front
Massachusetts
Boston Edison Co
Vermont split over anti litter bill and abortion debate in House
Vermont lawmakers tackle a one mill tax on non returnable containers amid labor council support, while a debate on abortion on demand up to 12 weeks looms in the House. The Vermont Supreme Court previously struck down the old abortion statute, forcing potential policy gaps. A drug abuse plan is ordered from Human Services Secretary Cowles, with an interdepartmental task force and budget guidelines for 1974. St Johnsbury Hospital to close February 14 and transfer to Vermont Regional Hospital after years of service.
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Vermont Tomorrow
Environmental Board Executive
Robert Babcock
Babcock
Bunting
Vermont
Vermont Supreme Court
Hnsbury
St. Johnsbury Hospital
N Vermont Regional Hospital
Sisters of ‘Ook
Albany Leash Law Moves Forward With Mayor Support
Albany Common Council approved a leash ordinance by a 13 to 2 vote awaiting Mayor Erastus Corning’s signature. A $25 fine is set for violations including unleashed dogs, nuisance barking, or dogs chasing cars. Public hearing saw 24 speakers opposed the measure. In COEYMANS a new oil separator is being built after last week’s 100000 gallon spill. Powell and Minnock Brick Works is recovering 60000 gallons from the river and preventing 40000 more from reaching the Hudson. Six wire mesh and absorbent filters are in place to contain remaining oil, with the tank emptied and spill largely contained.
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Albany
Albany Common Council
Erastus Corning
Coeymans
Powell and Minnock Brick Works Inc
Hudson
Salinity tests prompt probe of Unkamet Brook runoff
Berkshire reports show preliminary Division of Water Pollution Control results indicate enough salinity in Unkamet Brook to warrant further testing. Salt likely from a road-salt stockpile off Crane Avenue near Coltsville. Three watershed samples collected. official notes complexity of testing. General Sand & Stone Corp. owns the salt pile site, tied to Petricca Construction Co.
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Pittsfield
State Division of Water Pollution Control
Crane Avenue
Coltsville
William E. Doubleday
General Sand & Stone Corp
Petricca Construction Co
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the Banner
FBI
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MAU
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Old Bennington
W.C. Deforge Jr
Barney Road
Birds
Main St
Bennington
Greater Kennington Chamber of Commerce
Adams Clothes Shop
Dupont
Arthur W. Brownell
Coast Guard
State Police
United Press International
McConnell
S&h
Wayside Furniture
State ST
North Adams
Thurs
Bankamericard
de Ead
Labor
New York
Council
Down In
Berkshire
Great Barrington
Silvio O. Conte
Edward W. Brooke
Housatonic
Bishop Pledges
Christopher J. Weldon
Springfield
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's Regional High School
Beano
Notre Dame
Berkshires
John B. Richards
St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph’s Regional High School
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