Willig ascent turns New York into a springtime lark
In 1977 George Willig climbs the 110 story World Trade Center turning a perilous stunt into a hopeful, playful moment. The city jokes about fines and publicity while commentators ponder climbing as myth and ego. The piece frames the ascent as a cheerful springtime story for a troubled era.
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King Kong
World Trade Center
New York
Aristotle
Charlie Chaplin
Willig
George Willig
George
Abraham Beame
Ant mine fad spurs display. Wimpy's Diner closes in Bennington
Local wheeler notices include a novelty ant mine display at Adams Hardware labeled and patented. Wimpy's Diner on South Street closes, with former owner Albert Sausville and manager Grant Seaton transferring the business to Eagle Lunch at 120 North Street. Miss Shirley Greenberg wins a $5 Edmunds Memorial Essay prize from the Vermont Historical Society. Leslie Colebrook is detained over information about October thefts and the Paula Welden disappearance, carrying a manuscript on the case. Town officials shift to Chamber of Commerce leadership for new industry and labor relations. Bowling alleys at Bowlaway listed for sale at $500 each, must be removed by June 20. Meadowbrook housing development clears initial phase. Dewey Street to Monument Road, owner and architect Charles E. Dewey III. Orvis Inn in Manchester, built in 1833, up for sale. not reopening under current owner. Robert E. Cummings Jr. named Vermont Personnel Board chairman. Historic notes mark Lincoln Johnson ticket in 1864, peace pact signings in 1933, US monarch visit in 1939, and Aleutian occupation events in 1942.
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Adams Hardware
Wimpy’s
South St
Albert Sausville
Grant Seaton
Paula Welden
Colebrook
Bennington
Chamber of Commerce
New
Meadowbrook
Dewey Street
Monument Road
Charles E. Dewey III
Orvis Inn
Manchester
Orvis Inn Restaurant Corp
Robert E. Cummings Jr
State Banking and Insurance
Vermont Personnel Board
Philip H. Hoff
New breed of reporters questions ethics and aims
A distinctly new type of reporter, inspired by Woodward Bernstein and Watergate, rises from journalism schools across America. Faculty and students debate whether such reporters serve the public interest or adopt an adversarial, ends justify the means approach, with some emphasizing ruthless interviewing and hostility toward officials while others urge civility and balance.
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America
Woodward- Bernstein
Midwest University
Carl Bernstein
Dustin Hoffman
Bernstein
Washington
Doctorates for sale and diploma mill concerns
An examination of diploma mills and mail order doctorate schemes. Advertised degrees promise legitimate credentials with little work, often for low costs. Several programs lack real accreditation, with some offering credit for life experience and residency free of traditional coursework. The piece highlights a broader trend undermining educational standards and cites concerns from university leaders.
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Boston University
The Cameras Shape Opinion in Irving Kristol Essay
The essay argues that television imposes a tyrannical, persuasive glare over public perception. It claims viewers accept what is shown or heard on screen, even when it misleads, shaping belief through visible and audible imagery.
Quote: Louise Lasser on 1976’s highs and lows
A Louise Lasser remark from 1976 reflects on surviving the year as a standout memory. It frames the era through the lens of her Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman role and public life.
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Louise Lasser, Star of
Mary Hartman
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