Prize-winning biography grew from 37 years with Frost
Lawrence Thompson, Princeton English professor, began notes for his Robert Frost biography long before the book, but started writing only after Frost died in 1963. He recalled the public image versus the man he knew, noting Frost’s charm and stage presence while revealing his own doubts and the controversy around the second volume.
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UPI
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Robert Frost
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Princeton University
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Mass
University of Massachusetts
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Burns wins Pulitzer for Roosevelt biography Soldier of Freedom
Williams College historian James Mac Gregor Burns won the Pulitzer Prize in history for Roosevelt Soldier of Freedom covering 1940–45. He said the idea began in World War II when a foxhole view sparked his interest in FDR’s grand strategy. The first volume, Roosevelt The Lion and the Fox, appeared in 1956, detailing 1932–40.
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Mass
UPI
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White House
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Williams College
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Roosevelt
Vermont officials cheer high court action on pollution case
Vermont officials welcomed the Supreme Court agreeing to hear arguments next fall on three pollution suits, including Vermont v New York and International Paper over Lake Champlain sludge from the Ticonderoga mill. Deputy AG Fred Parker called it a small victory but warned of possible delay. Vermont seeks immediate removal of a 300 acre sludge bed in Ticonderoga Bay.
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Vermont
Fred Parker
High Court
Parker
Senate panel hears criticism of U S school lunch program
Senate Hunger Committee heard claims that Indian students in Oklahoma are forced to pay for federally subsidized lunches and face penalties for unpaid bills. Barbara Bode of the Children’s Foundation testified that millions eligible for free or reduced meals do not receive them, urging action and responses from Oklahoma officials.
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Washington
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Miss Bode
Henry Bellman
R-Okla
Leslie Fisher
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Cache
Commanche County
Okla
Old Cemetery group may expand meetings
A Vermont Old Cemetery Association committee in Castleton explores increasing meetings to three annually. Members include William F. Martin Burlington Enoch H. Tompkins Shelburne and Merton Sage Underhill who may hold a summer session to involve summer residents. Sage custodians cemetery slides and seeks more before and after restoration images.
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Castleton
Vermont Old Cemetery Association
William F. Martin
Burlington
Enoch H. Tompkins
Shelburne
Merton Sage
Underhill
Sage
Vernon Rayman
Grafton
Old Cemetery Association
Chittenden County
Addison
Rutland
Windsor
Washington
Windham
Bennington
Orleans
Orange
Franklin
Caledonia
Lamoille
Grand Isle
Essex
Christine Price
India
John J. Mulligan
Federal Youth Corps Program
Powell
Woman survives brush with poisonous lion fish
In Bristol Pennsylvania a woman treated Monday after a brush with a poisonous African lion fish. Doctors administered antibiotics and cortisone to counteract the life threatening injury. The incident underscores the danger posed by the venomous creature and the rapid medical response needed.
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Bristol
UPI
New Yorkers rally to stop cigarette tax hike
A week long petition drive by Retail Tobacco Dealers of America seeks 500,000 signatures to block a proposed rise in New York State cigarette tax from 12 to 18 cents per pack. The move aims to restore $75 million in city aid, with officials noting bootlegging could rise dramatically if the levy increases.
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N.Y
UPI
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Retail Tobacco Dealers of America Inc
Rockefeller
New York City
Fleischer
North Carolina
Underworld
South End
Common Council
State Office of Crime Control Planning
Albany Police Department
UCC Vermont Conference elects leaders at annual meeting
Mrs. John G. Irons of Fennington and Glen G. Goodall of Montpelier head the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ after 176th annual gathering in Burlington. Delegates heard budget approval of 300000, with half allotted locally and half sent to the national UCC.
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United Church of Christ
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Fennington
Glen G. Goodall
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Church Union
Vietnam
Gene Irons
WOTM Notes Chapter Meeting and Upcoming Events
WOTM notes April 21 meeting awarded mystery prize to Fannie Bahan and attendance prize to Marion Walk who will receive the money at the next meeting. Rug project winner Mildred Harrington. Correction issued. Easter basket presented to Gordon Lyons. All coworkers receive thanks for the project. Academy of Friendship night May 5 with Julia Gates chairing. Shirley Wilkins speaker and initiation of new members. Next meeting May 5. bring salable items for white elephant sale and attend foodless sale chaired by Shirley Wilkins. Food committee Vera Jones and Ina Damon. Banquet May 20 at Taconic Park Restaurant Williamstown Mass chaired by Jeanne Jewett. sign up via Moose bulletin board or call Jeanne Jewett. Dues must be current to attend. pay to Jeanne Jewett if arrears.
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Marion Walk
Mildred Harrington
Gordon Lyons
Academy of Friendship
Julia Gates
Shirley Wilkins
WOTM
Taconic Park
Williamstown
Mass
Jeanne Jewett
Moose Bulletin Board
Moose Hall
Trinity College to Host 46th Commencement Speaker
Burlington Vermont Trinity College will hold its 46th commencement on May 21 with Dr. William Arrowsmith as speaker. Arrowsmith, MIT visiting humanities professor and former classics chair at the University of Texas at Austin, has taught at UC Riverside, Wesleyan, and Princeton. He holds Princeton degrees and has held Rhodes and Woodrow Wilson Fellowships. He lives in Bristol and has held research fellowships in Rome and Guggenheim, plus roles with Ford Foundation and MIT commissions.
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Trinity College
William Arrowsmith
M.I.T
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M.I.T. Commission
Fire destroys Vermont police comms building
A weekend blaze in Rockingham damaged a 20 by 40 foot wood frame building used for state police D troop radio repairs and supplies. The $50,000 fire disrupted communications and forced Rutland to handle duties for several days.
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Rutland State Police Office
Court probes jail conditions in Montpelier inquest
A Vermont District Court inquest was scheduled to probe conditions and inmates' treatment at the Montpelier lockup after reports of mistreatment and unsafe confinement. Judge Connarn ordered the facility closed until health standards improve. In a separate note, officers were elected at a state liquor association meeting with Rafoul as president, Valente as vice president, and Rice as secretary-treasurer.
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Montpelier
Vermont State Liquor Representatives Association
Jerry Rafoul
South Burlington
Jerry Valente
Rutland
Bill Rice
Troy teen steals car. quick police recovery
A 15-year-old Troy youth stole a 1968 gold convertible owned by a Troy School Board candidate but had only a brief ride before police recovered the car seconds after a dispatcher broadcast the alert. He was charged with grand larceny second degree and released to awaiting Family Court.
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Troy
Troy School Board
Rhode Island men survive Berkshire plane crash near Brodie Mountain
Antonio Dorazio and Daniel McDade escaped uninjured after a Piper plane crashed on the west side of Brodie Mountain in Berkshire. The craft, caught in a downdraft, was stuck high in an oak with the tail in a maple fork. Dorazio intends to recover the 950 pound plane and return it to Rhode Island.
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Antonio Dorazio
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Daniel McDade
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
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