New Hampshire and Vermont: rivals in view and governance
A humorous critique contrasts New Hampshire with Vermont, mocking Montpelier’s politics and salaries while praising New Hampshire’s lean government. The author riffs on state pride, graft myths, and the Civic frictions at Concord, ending with a jab at an oil refinery controversy and a jab at Governor Thomson.
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New Hampshire the Beautiful
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Durham Township
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Bennington High wins one act play contest in state tourney
Bennington High School took first place in the Friday night one act play contest at the high school auditorium with The Wasp by Essex Dane, beating Wallingford High School whose entry was The Other One by Arthur Ketchum. Also notes, local items include a possible Bennington community center for Mount Anthony Country Club, a new electrical department at Fienberg Brothers, and remarks from various community leaders.
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Essex Dane
Wallingford High School
Arthur Ketchum
Mount Anthony Country Club
George R. Bush
Leon C. White
D.C. Hurlbut
James S. Dennis
H.H. DeWilde
Frank E. Howe
Fienberg Brothers
Giant of Bennington Voices Frost 100th Birthday Tribute
DOUG CUMMING reflects on Robert Frost at 100, noting nationwide tributes and local ceremonies in Bennington. The piece contrasts Frost’s private nature with public homage, urging readers to retreat into his poems and read anew, embracing his New England voice and enduring artistry.
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America
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Library of Congress
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University of Southern Mississippi
Richard Eberhart
Dartmouth College
Monument Elementary School
South Shaftsbury
Bennington College
Disregard of constituents Letter To the Banner
A reader vents anger at the House Natural Resources Committee for tabling H 441 the nuclear power bill. The letter warns the bill is urgent and warns that failure to pass could trigger rapid nuclear plant planning with no public input. The writer calls the committee action a crime and urges lawmakers to heed constituents.
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House Natural Resources Committee
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Public discontent with Vermont legislators and corporate influence
In Burlington, Sarah Hutchinson denounces Ben viixs Natural Resources Committees inaction and accuses Montpelier lawmakers of serving private financial interests. She calls to strip reps of their title, labeling them pawns, and criticizes the tabling of H-441 as antithetical to democracy and public welfare.
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Natural Resources Committees
Montpelier
Quotes from Hoffer and McDonagh on land and solace
Eric Hoffer contends victors dictate terms while Jews are portrayed as the world’s true Christians. Frank Graham Jr. notes land disputes and morose peace prospects. Edward C. McDonagh describes cars as mobile chapels offering solace from personal pressures amid the energy crisis.
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