Campbell to Run for Bennington Selectman in 31
Three-term Republican J Duncan Campbell announces seeks another term in District 31. He faces Richard V Perrott, a restaurant owner and regional commission member, for the Republican nomination. Democrats Daigneault and Lowre exit, clearing fields for Sheridan and Wright. Horrigan weighs a run. Daigneault praises supporters and suggests town government changes while Lowre doubts a bid. Campbell cites seven years as selectman and a request for public input.
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Bennington County
Ralph Wright
James Horrigan
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Alexander B. R. Drysdale
Sheridan
Lowre
North Bennington
Wright
Campbell
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New Chinese constitution affirms Mao rule over China
China adopts a new constitution affirming Mao Tse-tung's absolute authority as commander in chief and final arbiter of power. The NPC is named as the highest state power organ but remains under the party leadership. Marshal Chu Teh slated as ceremonial head of state.
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Jackson Kennedy seek to block Ford oil tariff plan
Senators Henry M. Jackson and Edward M. Kennedy lead a bipartisan push to stop President Ford from imposing a tariff on imported oil as early as February. They propose a joint resolution to block tariff rises and to prevent decontrol of old oil prices, aiming for Senate approval this week. Other lawmakers signaled opposition or support as energy policy faces congressional scrutiny.
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Bennington
Ford sets energy economy package details for Tuesday
President Ford shaped the energy economy plan with top advisers and will hold a 2 p.m. EST news conference Tuesday. He aims to back legislation for a 12 percent rebate on 1974 personal income taxes and to unveil steps to fight inflation and conserve fuel. Treasury chief William Simon will serve as chief economic spokesman.
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Vermont College to shut Montpelier campus amid deficits
Vermont College faces a $215000 deficit prompting plans to close its Montpelier campus and move viable programs to Norwich University in Northfield. The merger with Norwich leaves students and faculty protesting, while trustees debate the plan and options to salvage the liberal arts institution.
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Loring Hart
Norwich
Vermont
Elizabeth Montgomery
St. Johnsbury
Vermont College
Eber Spencer
Boston
Spencer
Hart
William F. Beatty
Montpelier
Makarios Endorses Calm At Cyprus Anti American Riots
In Nicosia Archbishop Makarios urged thousands of rock throwers to halt violence after anti American demonstrations surged around the American Center. He spoke from the Greek Embassy balcony with Greek ambassador Michael Dountas beside him as rioters demanded British bases be removed.
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Roger Davies
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U.S
British High Commission
Cyprus
Michael Dountas
Akrotiri
Arab hijackers release hostages in Baghdad incident
Three Arab gunmen freed eight French hostages after a 17 hour abduction begun at Orly Airport. The Air France Boeing 707, with a volunteer crew, landed in Baghdad where the hostages were released. The attackers fled aboard the Chateau de Compiegne and authorities reported a bomb threat delayed another El Al flight.
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Palestine Liberation Organization
Democrat caucus weighs CIA inquiry and panel plan
The Senate Democratic Caucus debates how to probe CIA activities amid claims of 10 000 American citizens whose files may be kept. A bipartisan panel, akin to the Watergate committee, is favored though member selection remains contested. House hearings on CIA spying are delayed at least a week.
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John C. Stennis
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Armed Services Intelligence
Inside National Way Clears Senate Election NH Obituary
Obituary notes the passing of Thomas Hart Benton on page two while the rest covers local and national brief items. The issue lists various sections including education, politics, tax, community notices, and sports across pages six to eleven.
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