French Language Preservation and Canadian Identity
Gordon Sinclair argues for preserving French in North America especially Quebec while acknowledging tensions with separatism. He praises Bourassa Levesque and Trudeau for shaping policy, recalls Canada’s bilingual heritage, and laments neglect of French speakers in provinces like Alberta. He reflects on personal connections to Canada’s Francophone history and values a united, multilingual nation.
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United States
Louisiana
Quebec
Robert Bourassa
Rene Levesque
Pierre Trudeau
Bourassa
Levesque
Maclean’s
North America
Detroit
Montreal
New Orleans
Roger Lemelin
la Presse
Paris
Roger
Canada
St. Lawrence
Europe
Vancouver
China
Alberta
Snow Meeting in Riverside Park Close Between Strangers
In New York City two foreign students Victor from Nigeria and a white South African meet in Riverside Park after a heavy snowfall. They share first impressions, cultural nerves fade, and Victor asks for a photo to show his mother who has never seen snow or ice. It ends with a hopeful, human connection across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Victor
New York City
Riverside Park
Hudson River
Manhattan
Nigeria
United Nations
South Africa
Bennington Weekly Roundup of Arts and Local News
Tonight at Gen Stark Theatre Joan Crawford stars in The Bride Wore Red. Toy drives ask for old boys toys to be reconditioned by Mrs Curren. Weather brings 1937’s heaviest rain of record to Bennington. Eisenhower tours New England with Senator Aiken. Dr and Mrs Evens travel to Boston for seminars. Dorothy Canfield Fisher to address A A U W on A Fair World for All. Leonard Black to be recorded for recreation aging session at the governor’s conference in Montpelier. Marion Fowler wins Pen Women award at Manchester. Miss Jean Henry speaks at 4H dinner. Betty Bolognani and John Moore nominated for teacher awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Black
YMCA
Montpelier
Jean Henry
Bennington County Humane Society
Betty Bolognani
Readsboro
John M. Moore
Arlington
Windham Southeast Teachers’ Association
Southwestern Vermont Education Association
World War I Ends and Leyte Campaign Highlight Date Line
On this date milestones include 1918 Germany accepting Wilson's terms to end World War I and 1944 Allied forces launching a campaign to recapture Leyte in the Philippines. Also 1964 Herbert Hoover dies at 90, with a Hoover quotation from 1932 about grass in the streets of a hundred cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Leyte
Philippines
Herbert Hoover
United States
Saudek on nuclear power in Vermont
Richard Saudek, chairman of Vermont Public Service Board, speaks on nuclear regulation and Vernon Yankee. He argues for rigorous analysis, closer oversight by government, and accountability of Vermont Yankee, noting daily plant status reports and enhanced executive contact. He critiques the Scott report and urges careful scrutiny of its conclusions while stressing the board’s increased involvement in siting health and safety issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Saudek
State Public Service Board
Vermont
General Assembly
Vernon
Vermont Yankee
McBean
Johnson
Nuclear Advisory Committee
David Scott
Health Department
Scott
Dave
Phil Paull
Public Service Board
Montpelier
Vermont Health Board
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Les Canadiens
Gordon Sinclair
Toronto
Champlain
Michigan
Cadillac
Frontenac
LaSalle
Brule
Lauzon
Maclean’s Magazine
Wrangler
Nichols
Main Street
Bennington, Vermont
By David Winder
Christian Science Publishing Society
Gen. Stark Theatre
Joan Crawford
George Curren
Santa
Bennington
Eisenhower
New England
George D. Aiken
A.E. Evens
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
American Association of University Women
Pownal
Marion Fowler
Pen Women
Manchester
Saudek
Wall Street Journal
NAC
Rega International
Shaffe
Tibe
Main St
Chuck
Swift's Premium
Walker
Pownal View
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