Plain English in Education Memos Blink at Fancy Talk
A column mocks bureaucratic jargon in Chicago school memos from Dr James Redmond and contrasts with clearer notes from assistant superintendent Frank L Mattox. The piece riffs on salaries, goals, and the value of plain language in shaping policy and operations.
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James Redmond
Chicago
Ben Willis
Ben
Redmond
Operation Services
Frank L. Mattox
Mattox
Appreciation for Sound of Music at Bennington
A letter to The Banner defends the high school cast of the Sound of Music, praising the directors Al Backus and Mrs Trahan, the orchestra, and student actors. The writer urges printing a dissenting review and notes the audience’s five minute standing ovation and broad support from parents and community members.
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Powers
al Backus
Sound of Music triumph at Mt. Anthony High School in Bennington
The Bennington Banner lauds Mt. Anthony Union High School for a memorable Sound of Music production led by Al Backus and starring Miss Chilelli. The writer condemns harsh critics, praises the students, and urges defense of free thought against censorship, linking the show to democratic rights in Vermont and America.
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Banner
Tim Powers
Sound of Music
Mt. Anthony Union High School
al Backus
Mt. Anthony
von Trapp
America
Vermont
Hitler
Vermont Urges Liberty Against Liquor Rule Near Churches
Gov. Stanley C. Wilson warns Vermont will resist any government rule threatening liberty of action. The 200 foot liquor ban near churches or schools draws opposition, notably in Bennington where Main Street eateries struggle to dispense alcohol.
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Stanley C. Wilson
Vermont
Bennington
Main Street
Bennington Banner
Chittenden
Stan Barrows
Never trump an ace To the Editor of The Banner
A brief letter to Moe Harrington dated May 27 1974 reflects a punning note on politics and poker. John H Williams II writes as a bridge player preferring to pass and raise until the voters decide, suggesting Harrington Williams as a potential voter choice for Mount Anthony community.
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Banner
Moe Harrington
Moe
Clyde (Burgess
Harrington-Williams
Mount Anthony
John H. Williams II
Bennington
Shah questions oil price rises and urge for new energy
The shah of Iran criticizes high oil prices by blaming imports from Europe and the U S. He says Europe and the United States drive costs and favors shifting to other energy sources. The interview notes that such a switch would weaken Arab political leverage.
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Iran
Europe
U.S
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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