Listening to America review by Bill Moyers contrasts New York with the rest of the nation
A critical wrap on Listening to America by Bill Moyers notes his cross country journey, encounters with diverse Americans, and the book’s strength in avoiding stereotypes. The critic laments the persistence of New York centric views and finds the work both appealing and limited by a sense that New York is everywhere.
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Community notes from South Cambridge and area
The week brings bird sightings with the first robin noted last Thursday. Local members serve with National Guard and reserve units at Hoosick Falls and Fort Dix. 4-H club meets April 3 at 8 p.m. at the town hall. Church announcements cover worship, choir rehearsals, Sunday school, confirmation, organ fund, Holy Week services, Maundy Thursday communion, Good Friday, sunrise service, and Easter morning gatherings.
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West Arlington-Sandgate community notices and changes
West Arlington-Sandgate reports Mrs. George Hess of Route 313 as a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital. The West Arlington Home Extension Club meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Community House, with co chairmen Mrs. Leslie Waltman and Miss Ruth Stearns and a program on Household Insects and Pests. Conquests at the H H Stuart home in West Arlington over the weekend include the Peterson family from Stamford Connecticut and the Pope family, while the Gaylor family now resides in Chula Vista California. In RADWICK England a Beatrice Ashmead petition collects 130 signatures demanding the return of road sweeper Jim Turner, 61, for the village.
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Monroe named Dorset postmaster
Dorset announces Monroe appointment as postmaster effective Saturday. He has served as officer in charge since Oct. 31, 1969 and joined the Postal Service July 6, 1954. Born Albany 1924, Monroe is a Marine veteran, married with three boys, and active in local service groups.
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