Voyage premieres in Bennington to celebrate Bicentennial
The premiere of Louis Calabro's Voyage at MAUS auditorium drew about 200 performers from Bennington area including Sage City Symphony Mt Anthony High School and Bennington College. Calabro conducted, funding came from NEA Vermat Bicentennial Commission Bennington College and others. The piece blends tonal color with adventurous sound effects and ends with a serene gospel tangent. Calabro born in Brooklyn in 1934 studied at Juilliard and taught at Bennington College after Guggenheim fellowships.
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Giscard lands aboard Concorde amid UPI visit backdrop
President Giscard dEstaing arrives at Andrews Air Force Base aboard the Concorde amid protests over landing approval and timing. After a welcome by President Ford, they plan private talks at the White House, with Giscard touring Yorktown Philadelphia and Houston while Ford faces the Michigan primary.
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Army spy fears rise if U S returns to crisis era
A Senate intelligence panel report cautions the military could resume civilian spying during renewed domestic unrest like the Vietnam era. It notes self imposed limits could be dropped, cites 1960s tactics of posing as reporters, and mentions interviews with leaders and events from Chicago 1968 to Nixon's 1969 inauguration.
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Kissinger says he may resign as secretary of state
In a NBC Today interview Kissinger stated he would prefer to leave the post after the November elections regardless of the winning president. He argued foreign policy should be designable by many and that timing of the Africa trip was dictated by international meetings and African leaders.
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Delegates at stake in Tuesday primaries drive campaigns
United Press International reports large delegate totals on both parties as Tuesday’s primaries loom. Reagan leads Republicans with 491 to Ford’s 357, while Carter tops Democrats with 608 to Udall’s 210. Brown enters Maryland race while Church denounces belittling U.S. military strength.
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Meany Warns Democrats Economy Faces Perilous Path
AFL-CIO President George Meany told the Democratic platform committee the economy is in danger of another deeper recession amid high unemployment and weak consumer spending. He urged renewed focus on social programs and outlined a six point plan for full employment, lower mortgage rates, better unemployment insurance, sustained tax relief, energy reform, and revised trade policy.
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Bennington area notes and local planning updates
Local items mention a Bennington parade for schoolchildren this Saturday and 4H Drama Club planning a new production. County updates include Norshaft Park dedication in North Bennington and Hoosick Boards delaying subdivision regulations. Also notes on upcoming votes in Pownal.
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Mayo impeachment trial opens in Vermont Legislature
The Vermont Senate opened its first impeachment trial since 1785 voting 21 to 7 to bar news media from filming or recording proceedings. Sheriff Malcom Mayo of Washington County faces three articles of impeachment. The session limited opening arguments to one hour each with spectators seated behind ropes. Mayo was not present.
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Prospect School faces possible year-end closure amid crisis
Prospect School in North Bennington weighs continuing operations with deep cuts as trustees decide by Wednesday. If the school closes, 76 students move to public schools, worsening already tight secondary programs. Unpaid bills, missed payrolls, higher costs, grant shortfalls, Bleau House move, and staff departures drive the crisis. $27,000 remains to pay current debt.
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