The Minuteman and the chief of police in Friendship
The piece recalls Newt a lifelong Minuteman who during bicentennial events participates in reenactments and historical talks. It parallels past local celebration ideas from 1938, including Emery Booker’s stagecoach revival with local figures like Billy Edwards the police chief in costume. The tale ends with a humorous note on conspicuous firearms and a driver’s reaction.
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Maine
Emery Booker’s
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Jesse Wilson
River Road
Jesse
Billy Edwards
Billy
Parading in Bennington Offers Simple Townfest Image
Letters To The Editor from The Banner describe a Saturday parade in Bennington. The writer spent an hour in cold watching local schoolchildren march past with crude signs and costumes, praising the event despite calling it modest.
A Simple Parade Gave Hope for America’s Future
In Bennington on a recent Saturday a school parade featuring children marching with signs for America’s 200 years drew observers who saw not delinquency but promise. The writer notes the crowd’s calm, absence of violence, and pride in the youths’ display, calling it juvenile decency and a hopeful glimpse of the next 200 years.
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Europe
Main Street
America
Bennington Man Seeks Mt Anthony School Board Seat
A Bennington resident announces candidacy for Mt Anthony Union School Board. He states education progress hinges on returning to basic education and prudent spending, pledging to represent the majority’s beliefs as a trusted voice for the community.
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Mt. Anthony Union School
Child thanks editor for praise to Phil Fig Newton
A child's letter to The Banner expresses heartfelt gratitude to Phil Fig Newton, a lab technician, for his help. The note highlights Newton’s kindness and the positive impact of his assistance on the child.
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Phil “Fig’’ Newton
Parade Heart of Community Shines in Vermont Bicentennial
The May 22 Bicentennial Parade showcased eight Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union schools with students from Arlington to Mount Anthony. Shaftsbury Principal Sam Carrara led planning and coordination, earning special recognition. Readers’ letters policy noted, including Annie Rutley’s appeal to Fig for blood work comfort.
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Death trap on Route 9 between Bennington and Brattleboro
In Searsburg the May 22 1976 Banner letter writers Claude W Eastman and Robert L Conner urge prioritizing life over environmental concerns. They condemn Route 9 hazards and call for immediate alterations to improve motorist safety between Bennington and Brattleboro.
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Brattleboro
Vermont eye doctors visit Bennington for new leadership
Dr. DeWitt E. Lewis Sr. of Bennington is elected president of the Vermont Optometric Association at its two day Rutland convention held at the Hotel Berwick. Nearby community tennis club gains completed court work and invites all North Bennington residents, with Mrs. Peter Crawford serving as treasurer collector. The Ehmler zoo in Hoosick Falls expands, displaying white deer elk kangaroo and many other species, while a litter of African lion cubs is anticipated this week. Thomas Rockwell of West Arlington is Arlington Memorial High School valedictorian, active in journalism and athletics. Robert Frost, previously of Shaftsbury, speaks in Burlington as Atlantic Monthly features his work.
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New York City
Hans Ehmler
Internal GOP split after Michigan primary pits Reagan and Ford
The Michigan results reveal two equal forces within the Republican party. Reagan commands strength in the West and South while Ford embodies the Middle West establishment and liberal wing. Reconciliation seems essential though unlikely, as neither would willingly yield a leading role. If unresolved, Democrats under Carter could fare easier in November.
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Indiana
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Richard Nixon
Barry Goldwater
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