[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO THE BARRE-MONTPELIER TIMES ARGUS

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus on it's 100 years of service to its 
community. From its in-depth statewide political reporting, to its 
commitment to local news, to its independent editorial page, the ``T. 
A.'' has played a significant role in central Vermont's history.
  I salute the Times Argus for not only reaching this important 
milestone, but for inviting the entire central Vermont community to 
participate in its 100th anniversary celebration. The paper has 
scheduled an open house and guided tour of its facility and is 
sponsoring numerous theatrical and sports events this summer. In 
addition, later this year the Times Argus will be printing a centennial 
edition and is soliciting contributions from its readers about the 
history and personal impact of the newspaper and the community it 
covers. I know that I plan to take part in that endeavor.
  While much in the newspaper industry has changed since the Times 
Argus was formed on March 16, 1897, the one constant has been the 
newspaper's commitment to its readers and community. Again I 
congratulate the Times Argus on 100 wonderful years of service and wish 
another 100 years of continued success.

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