Burton and Strauss in the 1970s campaign funding web
The piece outlines Philip Burton's influence in the Dem caucus and a Democratic National Committee power dynamic with Robert Strauss. It links an Ashland Oil cash payment in 1970 and a shortened statute of limitations to Burton’s push for campaign reform. It questions prosecutions and faces ethical scrutiny without endorsing a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Burton
California
Congress
Burton
Robert Strauss
Democratic National Committee
Strauss
Wayne Hays
House Administration Committee
Hays
Bill Frenzel
Golden Valley
Minnesota
Nixon Finance
Maurice Stans
Department of Justice
Washington
Ashland
April News Pebbles and Local Fire News in Arlington
Born Sunday in Putnam Memorial a son to Mr and Mrs Melvin King of Arlington. 4 H egg contest results show Howard Lackey Pennington 14.73 eggs, Cyrus Hard Jr South Shaftsbury 18.06 eggs, Roger Stickle S Shaftsbury 23.21 eggs per bird. Haddad Grocery fire destroyed stock on Mill Street. Taconic Grange amateur show drew 19 entries. first prize to Etta Livingston Gail Rice and Mary Forrest with Belle Decker and Norman Rockwell judging. Four year old Marshall Young wandered away but returned, saying he was chasing dogs. 10 years ago April 29 1965 Bennington stethoscope project wins. Bennington Selectmen seek 4200 for Civil Defense basement shelter. Arlington Boy Scout troop 34 members advance to second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau
Howard Lackey
Pennington
Cyrus P. Hard Jr
South Shaftsbury
Roger Stickle
S. Shaftsbury
Haddad
Mill Street
Taconic Grange
Etta Livingston
Gail Rice
Mary Forrest
Belle Decker
Norman Rockwell
Marshall Young
Elizabeth Young
North Branch Street
Ext
Charles Bodine
Thump
Douglas Bangs
Bennington
Robert Welch
Civil Defense Organization
Joseph Galli
Robert Masi
Frederick Hirsch
Arlington Boy Scout Troop
BSA
Board of Review
Wallace Dance Sparks Democratic Shuffle on Wallace Views
Washington coverage shows Udall Muskie and Harris ducking hard questions on Gov. George Wallace. Udall says Wallace is asking right questions with wrong answers and avoids a head on clash. Muskie contemplates a possible Wallace ticket while Harris claims a shared working class appeal with a distinct coalition.
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Wallace
Udall
Muskie
George McGovern
Fred Harris
Harris
George Wallace
On the threshold of bicentennial, America must gaze inward
The Burlington Free Press urges a national self assessment as the United States nears its 200th anniversary. It argues the spirit of adventure has waned and the nation risks immaturity by chasing external youth and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
America
Lessons of Maturity in a Changing America
The piece argues that the United States must shed ageist beliefs and embrace realism in global responsibilities. It warns that clinging to myths of perpetual youth delays national maturity and calls for recognizing wiser, non American models. If the bicentennial inspires change, the nation may gain stature within the world community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Window Sign Quip Fires Back at Maternity Shop
A window display at a maternity shop features the line We Handle Accessories After the Fact signaling a humorous take on services or products offered. The pun suggests a playful stance on postnatal or baby-related items and draws attention to the shop’s display.
Monopolies and Illich clash over needs and systems
A Bennington column reviews Ivan Illich’s Tools for Conviviality arguing monopolies and modern tools fuel social polarization. It contrasts GM, war aid, and highway spending with calls for simpler, slower living and wiser public policy in Vermont. The piece cites high costs in health and transport, the Mt. Anthony budget dispute, and asks if a statewide 40 mph limit could curb waste and stress.
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Ralph Nader
General Motors
Johnson
America
Southeast Asia
Mt. Anthony
Bennington
Ivan Illich
Bennington Free Library
Illich
Ford
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William Safire
N.Y
Times News Service
Phil Burton
Congressman Frenzel
Mr. Burton
Chairman Hays
Bob Strauss
Mr. Frenzel
Mr. Fenzel
John Connally
Stans
Wilbur Mills
Melvin King
Arlington
Putnam Memorial
Godfrey Sperling Jr
Morris
Mo” Udall
Mr. Udall
Edmund S. Muskie
Alabama
Vention
Christian Science Publishing Society
Carvan
Wall Street Journal
Burlington Free Press
By Robert W. Santway
New York City
Mexico
South America
New York
Alboit Yourselfer
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Dewey Street
U.S.A
Boston
Houston
Denver
U.S
Africa
Asia
Vermont
Rockefeller
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