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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1969
Page
3
The author describes a dawn protest at Mt Anthony Union High School during the Vietnam War era. It marks their first outward protest and notes many students nearby sharing the moment. Some stood hesitantly while others were steadfast as onlookers questioned the group’s purpose.
On Wednesday October 15 a silent vigil mourned thousands of generational deaths and the unkept promises of war. Participants recalled medals and flag draped coffins returning rather than victory. Chants and labels from critics faded as silence spoke for 45 minutes in cold dawn.
Jaycees announce sponsorship for the Up With People tour stop in Bennington October 31 and November 1. The 120 international cast members arrive October 30 and Jaycees seek homes and meals for them. Cast travels through 11 Vermont towns, with housing, tickets, and food coordinated by local volunteers.
Putnam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to stage a Saturday 8 p.m. Opera event at Mt. Anthony Union High School marking its 50th anniversary. Sponsors include numerous individuals and local firms across Albany Arlington Bennington Dorset Hoosick Manchester North Bennington Pownal Shaftsbury Williamstown with many entries and organizations named.
Newly elected members of the state Republican Committee will meet with Gov. Deane C. Davis in a closed session to discuss the state’s financial situation welfare administration reorganization and environmental control. Weekly meetings with top Republican officeholders are also planned for the “team for the times.”
The Second Congregational Church women plan the Snowball Bazaar for Friday December 5 from 11 am to 5 pm on Hillside Street with a shoppers luncheon at 11 15 am. Wreaths centerpieces berries and other decorations will be sold along with home made candy baked goods gifts and a new under $1 gifts table. A nursery will operate during the event for child care and committee chairs and co chairs are listed.
United Nations ambassador Roger Wellington Tubby will address Johnson State College on Oct 24, outlining The United States in the United Nations. A dinner for faculty and guests follows in Stearns Hall with a reception earlier in the day and a lunch with the International Relations Club. Tubby, a former Vermont newspaperman and longtime State Department official, has held his UN post since 1962 and will resume co-publishing the Adirondack Enterprise next July.
Twenty six Mount Anthony students and their chaperones depart for Quebec City for a four day French Club trip. Activities include Laval University tour, a Chateau Frontenac night visit, and meals at French restaurants. Students return by 6 p.m. Sunday.
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