Opening of School Under New District System
The parade of yellow school buses on Main Street signals the first day of school under entirely new Mt. Anthony Union High School District and Bennington School District arrangements. Openings went smoothly despite administrative and teacher shortages, with overcrowded elementary rooms alleviated by private space. the old Bendii building remains crowded until the new union school is finished. The district consolidation represented a major effort, and while issues persist, the start is viewed as a positive step toward improved efficiency and educational outcomes.
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Main Street
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington
Bendi
Bennington Village trustees no comment on 20 year plan
Editor notes disappointment that village trustees did not address the proposed 20 year plan for downtown Bennington. Plan by village planners and Greater Bennington Association endorsed by the Merchants’ Division requires village cooperation. Calls for public comment and a comprehensive impartial report on reappraisal procedures and alleged inequities in the Grand List.
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Bennington
Greater Bennington Association
GBA
Merchants’ Division
Francis J. Hogan
Burma Visit Reveals Free World Hypocrisy
Marquis Childs examines Burma under Gen Ne Win, a police state since 1962, as Washington hosts a state visit. The piece argues Burma remains technically neutral yet caged by military rule, with jailed former leaders, restricted courts, and restricted U Thant after five-year term talk, highlighting Cold War tensions.
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Ne Win
Burma
Southeast Asia
China
Free World
Shwe Thaike
Myint Thein
John M. Harlan
UU. S. Supreme Court
U Nu
Mingaladon
Rangoon
U Thant
United Nations
United States
Dic
From Court to Bench a Former Senator's View on Tough Transitions
A former U S senator notes the shift from campaigning to serving on the State Court of Appeals is like leaving professional football for the clergy. He cites parallels in governance and cites Ne Win's Burma as an example of hard line control and suppression, detailing expulsions and censorship as evidence of fragile stability and potential future upheaval.
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Judicial Bench
U.S
Kenneth Keating
New York
State Court of Appeals
China
Ne Win
Burma
Ford and
Asia Foundations
British Council
India
State Department
Southeast Asia
Nixon
Johnson
White House
Let George Do It Attitude Sparks Political Debate
A Vermont reader laments declining voter participation and warns against letting others bear the burden of civic duties. A satirical letter circulated at a Republican luncheon mocks the “Let George do it” mindset and urges personal involvement in elections while highlighting concerns about national unity and leadership.
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George
Old George
Letters Back Local Band Boost Plan For Season
A Manchester School Band concert drew a large crowd and praise for a season’s end performance. Parents formed a booster group to recruit players, address instrument shortages, and encourage attendance, with plans to organize again next winter. The letter also notes a reply from Elizabeth Sudler about a highway concern and urges continued community support for local arts and roads preservation.
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Manchester
Ole Man
George Wheeler
Poultney
Opposes Four Lane Highway While Aims For Widening U S 7
Readers urge halting a four lane limited access highway from Pownal to Rutland to replace U S 7 with by passes around towns while supporting widening and rebuilding of U S 7. They warn against destroying Vermont’s scenery and attracting tourism, and commend Representative Rena lene Collins while urging votes for her in September 13 primaries.
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Pownal
Rutland
U.S. 7
Vermont
R, Nash
Old Bennington
Rena
Lene Collins
Montpelier
Irene Pratt
Readsboro Falls
Widow's secret tragedy mars quiet funeral talk
Family Weekly recounts a humorous funeral sketch where neighbors discuss Phyllis, a widow with three children, noting she knew he was a pedestrian when she married him. The scene mixes irony with sympathy as the crowd disperses into hushed conversation.
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Phyllis
Why We Need A Public Park For Bennington
A Bennington Banner letter argues a 70 acre site north of Bennington Village should become a public park. It asserts minimal costs, possible federal aid, and phased development with community groups funding facilities like baseball fields a new pool and tennis courts to meet rising recreation needs as the town grows.
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Bennington
Bennington Village
Little League
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