Durkin concedes after prolonged NH race for Senate
In Concord, Democrat John Durkin, exhausted after 11 months of arguing the state recount, says he will return to law if the U.S. Senate accepts Louis Wyman as New Hampshire's next senator. Wyman, 57, a longtime former attorney general, is poised to win the seat amid a Republican-backed recount dispute that drained Durkin of funds and effort.
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Norris Cotton
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Ballot Law Commission
Meldrim Thomson
Thomson
Republican Executive Council
Lady Bird Ford Birthday Call Highlights White House Cheer
Lady Bird Johnson received a birthday phone call from President Ford at his Vail residence, eight minutes long, after skiing. The White House said he spoke to Mrs. Johnson first and then to Mrs. Ford, sending best wishes on her 62nd birthday.
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Viet Cong calls U S information request provocative
The Viet Cong denounced U S efforts to obtain data on missing American servicemen as provocative and unworthy of a serious negotiating party. Meanwhile North Vietnamese troops seized Bo Duc, a district capital north of Saigon, killing or capturing over 100 defenders in the final assault.
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Ford hits the slopes in Vail during Christmas holiday
President Ford arrived in Vail Colorado with his family for a Christmas break and planned limited work each morning. He skied the Simba trail with Secret Service protection, posed for dozens of onlookers, and was joined by instructor Dennis C Hoeger. Ford described himself as an intermediate skier and officials noted he was improving.
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Richard C. Bass
IRA cease-fire starts amid night of violence in Britain and Ulster
London reports nine Northern Ireland bombings and one in Britain, three attacks on British troops, and a Protestant woman shot in a Belfast pub as Edward Heath arrives under heavy guard to assess the new 11 day truce. Merlyn Rees confirms IRA peace proposals. Heath calls it a lucky escape from a bombed home.
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Card of Thanks for John H. Williams
The family thanks many who supported John H. Williams during his long illness and after his passing. Gratitude goes to Putnam and Rutland Hospitals Crescent Manor Nursing Home June Brooks and Betty Hazelton and attending physicians led by Dr. W. S. Hall. Appreciation to David Harlow Vermont Blind Services the Bennington and Manchester Rescue Squad Red Cross Blood donors Reverend Hal Miller bearers David Brooks Malcolm Clough George McWayne and Roger Rumne and Maple Hill Cemetery staff.
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David Harlow
Vermont Blind Services
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Manchester
Red Cross Blood Program
Hal Miller
David Brooks
Malcolm Clough
George McWayne
Roger Rumne
Maple Hill Cemetery
Classified Advertising Contact Details for The Bennington Banner
Classified information for The Bennington Banner includes address 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201, daily publication except Sundays holidays, home delivery rates 15 cents per day, subscriptions 3 months $9 within 50 mile radius and all Vermont, United Press International and New York Times News Service affiliations, and national advertising representation Matthews Shannon Cullen Inc.
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Vermont
Day of judgment near for five Nixon aides
Five Nixon aides face verdict this week on charges of conspiring to obstruct justice in the Watergate cover-up. Haldeman's lawyer closes his summation as prosecutors prepare final argument. jurors, sequestered since October, may wrap before Christmas with John Sirica's charge set for Thursday. Nixon testified only via tapes.
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