Mt Anthony seniors hear plea to grow out not up
Mt Anthony Union High School graduation drew more than 272 seniors as Shaftsbury sculptor Aron Tager saluted them with a poetic speech urging a creative life. He urged expanding inner nature beyond one dimensional thinking, warning against material growth and urging openness to diverse arts and experiences. He framed creativity as the inner human spirit and encouraged following inner signals toward a multi faceted, self unrestricted life.
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Pownal groundbreaking ends double sessions this year
Groundbreaking and contract signing at Pownal Elementary mark the end of two years of double sessions for most students and a light at the end of a crowded tunnel. SVSU Superintendent Catherine Corcoran called the ceremony a succinct summary of progress toward a new school led by Connecticut Valley Construction Company with a 750000 building adding 15 classrooms and facilities. The project, expected to run about a year, follows years of bond fights and tax concerns, with last year’s gloomy outlook replaced by planned growth and hope for the sixth graders moving up.
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Pownal School Board
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Paul Becker
Bennington
Bennington County
Weekend Forecast: Sunny to Cloudy and Showers
The weather outlook shows mostly sunny conditions today with a high near 80. Tonight may turn cloudy with a chance of evening showers. Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers, cooler with highs in the 70s.
Nixon outlines housing policy balancing law with local choice
President Nixon pledged to enforce federal anti discrimination laws in housing while not imposing low income housing into suburban areas that oppose it. He drew a line between economic segregation and racial segregation, stressing federal action only where law requires, and allowing local decision making on project locations.
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Davis weighs two day special session on prison funds
Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis said he would call a two day special legislative session if there is broad support to fund a new state prison. He postponed ruling on a $6.3 million capital bond and planned weekend talks with key lawmakers to gauge backing and feasibility.
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Vermont
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Public Toilets Urgently Needed to Lure European Tourists
Boston dispatch reports Massachusetts Physician magazine notes Europeans expect easy access to public restrooms. It contrasts Europe where urination is common and facilities are ubiquitous with the United States where such toilets are rare. The piece argues clear facilities at street corners are a first necessity to boost U S tourism.
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Davis clears Moulton and reviews spending system
Gov. Deane C. Davis has cleared Development Secretary Elbert G. Moulton Jr. of wrongdoing in expense accounts and will overhaul policy. Press Secretary Peter Martin said there is no plan for Moulton’s resignation. Moulton admitted falsifying records to be reimbursed for liquor in pursuit of new business.
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