Dorset's Long Trail School finishes first year with tailored study
In Dorset Vermont the Long Trail School completes its inaugural year with ten students and four teachers at the Dorset Sportsmen's Club. Headmaster David Wilson says the year went well with strong finances and community support. The school offers individualized weekly assignments rather than traditional classes, focusing on small group instruction and parental involvement. Tuition for Grades 9-12 is set at 1467 linked to state approval, rising to 1539.50 this fall with a 10 percent premium for out-of-town students.
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Sunderland
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Winhall
Burr and Burton Seminary
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Arlington
North Shire
Rotary
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Rutland
Mike Reid
Riots Spread as South Africa Sees White Suburbs Attacked
In South Africa violence widened to white suburbs and six black townships, with attacks on cars and university buildings. Police reported at least 58 killed and 778 wounded over three days as clashes began in Soweto protesting Afrikaans in schools.
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South Africa
UPI
Soweto
Jimmy Kruger
Sandton
Zululand University
Natal
Petersburg
Brig. J. Visser
Alexandra
Boksburg
Ngoye
University of Zululand
Empangeni
Kagiso
Americans urged to follow convoy and leave Lebanon
UPI reports the United States urged all Americans to leave Lebanon after the slaying of two U.S. diplomats. The first Western evacuation convoy left Beirut under Libyan and Syrian escort, carrying coffins of Ambassador Francis Meloy Jr. and economic counselor Robert Waring. Aimed at those with no urgent business, the appeal endorses British-led convoys to Damascus while the embassy remains open with a skeletal staff.
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Lebanon
UPI
United States
U.S
Damascus
Francis Meloy Jr
Robert O. Waring
Zuheir Moghrabi
U.S. Air Force
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington
Dean Brown
Daniel Meloy
Athens
Waring
Voice of America
British Broadcasting Corp
Wadsworths discuss bread and library plans on Page 3
Inside Local covers the Wadsworths talking about bread and a library column previewing summer plans for the children. It notes a broader Page 3 item about local life and concerns.
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Hays to resign as House Administration chair
Rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio will resign as chairman of the House Administration Committee. Speaker Carl Albert said Hays planned to step down Monday after health issues and sex scandal allegations. Potential successor named is Rep. Frank Thompson.
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UPI
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Ohio
House Administration
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Hays
Congress
Albert
Barnesville
Ohio Democrat
Democratic Policy and Steering Committee
Frank Thompson
D-N.j
High court rebuffs Vermont and others over tax repayment
The Supreme Court refused to order New Hampshire to return about 14 million dollars in commuter taxes paid by out of state residents. Maine Vermont and Massachusetts sought original jurisdiction to recover funds after New Hampshire taxed nonresidents. Justices declined status. dissents by Brennan and White.
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Vermont
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U.S. Supreme Court
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High Court
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Alexander
Norman James
Thomas Salmon
James
Peter Lucas
Francis X. Bellotti
Bellotti
William J. Brennan Jr
Byron R. White
Lewis F . Powell Jr
John Paul Stevens
Carter may set up panel to aid V P selection
Jimmy Carter says he may assemble a blue ribbon panel of 12 to 15 people to help select a running mate while protecting privacy. He will name some distinguished Americans to assist in screening and may use the FBI only with permission. He notes concern about potential sex and money scandals.
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