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A Journey to Russia with Robert Frost

By John Walters on Friday, November 15, 2002.

In 1962, near the end of his life, the great poet went on a tour of the Soviet Union. He met with that country?s leading writers and also with Soviet leader Khruschev. At his side was a young scholar named F.D. Reeve, who acted as translator for Frost. Reeve is now a poet himself. His book about the journey has been republished. It's called ?Robert Frost in Russia? and it's published by Zephyr Press.

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Cats vs. Dogs

By Laura Knoy on Friday, November 15, 2002.

Which is better? Many of us will say we're either "cat people" or "dog people." We'll talk about why that is...and just what makes cats so elusive and dogs so eager to please. Laura's guest is Tufts University Veterinarian Nicholas Dodman, his most recent book is, "If They Could Only Speak: Stories About Pets and Their People." http://www.wwnorton.com/catalog/spring02/005100.htm

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Advice for a New Governor

By Trish Anderton on Friday, November 15, 2002.

Governor Craig Benson has been busy organizing his administration this week. NHPR went to a sandwich shop in Concord to get advice from average people. Here's what the lunchtime crowd at the Yellow Submarine felt Benson should do when he takes office.

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Wilton Selectmen Allow Photo Exhibit to Continue

By Raquel Maria Dillon on Friday, November 15, 2002.

Selectmen in the town of Wilton say a controversial photo exhibit will remain on display in the Town Hall Gallery. The exhibit features black-and-white portraits of homeless and low-income people, taken by a local photographer. The small Southern New Hampshire town found itself in the national spotlight earlier this weekend when the Selectmen tried to have the photos taken down. NHPR?s Raquel Maria Dillon reports.

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