New Mt Anthony Library program highlights new books and rules
The Mt Anthony junior high library outlines a new school year with a new principal and fresh titles. To improve access, students with overdue or unreturned books must clear them before signing out more. Featured books include David Wallechinsky’s People’s Almanac and John Dorfman’s Consumer Arsenal, praised for depth and practical guidance.
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Jean Wassick
Mt. Anthony
David Wallechinsky
John Dorfman
Vermont voter opposes Stafford in letters to editor
A citizen from Vermont writes to The Banner urging opposition to Senator Robert Stafford. The letter asserts Stafford is influenced by international money interests and the Rockefeller circle, warning that a one world government would erode constitutional freedoms and limit American enterprise.
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The
Banner
Vermont
Sen
Robert Stafford
Washington
Rockefellers
Stafford record critique targets court and abortion stance
A letter attacks Senator Stafford and the Supreme Court as failing to protect public morals and judge integrity. It condemns abortion and argues for Ford or the American Party candidate, urging readers to seek more national insight in Spotlight weekly from Washington.
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Good American People
American Party
the Spotlight
Washington
Sorting out time in the 1976 presidential choice
This piece weighs voter concerns in the Ford Carter contest. It argues for unity across generations and regions, notes youth disaffection and high teen unemployment, and contrasts Ford’s predictability with Carters potential change. It urges readers to sort issues, not rely on party rhetoric.
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Carter
White House
Congress
Fall farewell to Joe Thompson of Pownal
Barbara H. Smith of North Pownal writes a tribute recalling the death of Joe Thompson formerly of Pownal who died in Bennington last week. She recounts their long friendship with the Smith family, shared memories, and Joe's humor, memory, and helpful nature.
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Joe Thompson
Pownal
Bennington
Smith
Bennington County
Dorset
Arlington-Shaftsbury
Bennington Notices Mix Local Farm Losses And Events
Two sheep owners testify before selectmen about summer and fall losses with Elmer Elwell claiming thirty sheep at seven dollars each and neighbour S Everett Harwood reporting unquantified deaths after a dog intrusion. Other items cover a charity card party, garden club meetings, a wedding gown exhibit, a new shoe store, a major vintage auto race, Teen Lounge planning, a TV giveaway by St Francis restoration fund, rainfall patterns, and chronological milestones from 1879 to 1974 including Edison’s lamp, WWI action, Aberfan, and US Mexican talks.
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Elmer Elwell
Harwood Hill
S. Everett Harwood
Elwell
Harwood
A Good Beginning and Ending in a Speech
A compact line asserts a speech gains strength from strong openings and closings kept near each other. The Burlington Free Press note reflects on how in a small town a speech’s impact hinges on its start and finish.
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Burlington Free Press
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