U.S. and Egypt resume full diplomatic ties
The United States and Egypt agreed to resume full diplomatic relations after a seven year break. Kissinger met with Egyptian President Sadat in Cairo while plans include appointing ambassadors, ending the U.S. interests section in Cairo and Egypt’s in Washington.
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Hafez Assad
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Goldwater Lashes Budget as Splurge of Extravagance
Sen. Barry Goldwater labeled President Nixon’s 1975 budget a splurge of extravagance and warned it will hurt Republican candidates. He called the $304 billion proposal a political mistake with grave overtones, saying it abandons austerity and would enlarge a bloated federal bureaucracy.
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Salmon predicts nationwide gas rationing by midsummer
Gov.Thomas P. Salmon of Vermont rejected President Nixon’s view that the energy crisis is over and forecast a nationwide gasoline rationing system by midsummer. He said shortages could ease if the legislature cooperates and grants emergency powers after meeting about 50 gas dealers.
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Weicker Urges Republicans Break With Nixon Over Watergate
Sen Lowell P Weicker Jr urged Republicans to stop meeting with President Nixon, saying Watergate is Nixon’s problem not the party’s. He warned such meetings imply GOP sanction of Watergate and accused the White House of leaks and intimidation.
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Donavan Seeks Growth Balance in Bennington District 3-2
Peter Reed Donavan, Republican candidate in District 3-2, emphasizes zoning and planning as central to Bennington’s future. A longtime resident, Middlebury College alum, insurance agent, and town justice, he argues for sound growth without overrestricting community size, noting selectmen influence on planning and Bennington’s growth path.
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Peter Reed Donavan
Donavan
Middlebury College
Drysdale Wins renomination in Bennington town race
Alexander B R Drysdale, longtime Democrat and chairman of the Bennington board, announced his renomination after initially saying he would not run. He faced stiff challenges from Gary Daigneault and Craig Sweet, driven by opposition to Town Manager Edward R Lamb and the town manager system.
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Alexander B.R. Drysdale
Drysdale
Gary Daigneault
Craig Sweet
Selectman
Edward R. Lamb
Bennington
Bennington Candidate Winston Lother Seeks District 3-2 Seat
Independent businessman Winston Lother campaigns for the District 3-2 selectmen post relying on town affairs experience. A native of Bennington he has served as village trustee and on the town beautification streets and highway and sanitary landfill committees. He works in insurance sales for Metropolitan Life and helped raise funds to buy the Y pool with the Community Resources Center Group.
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Winston Lother
Selectmen
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Bennington
Metropolitan Life
Bennington Selectman Candidate Aims for Broad Voter Turnout
Gary Daigneault of Bennington, a first time independent candidate for District 32 selectman, seeks the largest town election ever and voter participation. He plans to mobilize qualified voters and cites federal government dynamics as inspiration for local leadership.
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Bennington plans 200000 bond for courthouse renovation
Bennington County officials urge voters in 16 towns to approve a one four of a cent tax hike to fund extensive renovations of the South Shire courthouse. A 200000 bond would finance converting the courthouse into the permanent home for Bennington District Court with County Court and Probate Court, plus sheriff and county clerk offices, all now there. The plan was proposed by County Side Judges Howard Estes and Clyde W. Bryant and approved by an enabling act last week. County officials noted the bond is spread over 20 years and will not dramatically raise net costs.
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Howard Estes
Clyde W. Bryant
Elizabeth King
Robert E. Cummings Jr
Armand Lampton
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Inside the Mailbag and College Winter School Notes
The page teases indicate a mailbag overflow across pages 4 and 5 and highlights a Bennington College winter school on page 6. Other items include Dorset Bicentennial plans, New Hampshire refinery comments, a House GOP tax surcharge phaseout, a Pats playoff win led by Jim Maguire, John Hubbard’s piece on Mrs Mr Anthony, and Nixon backing a $2 minimum wage across pages 8 to 15.
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