Republicans Choose Donavan Over Luther in Large GOP Caucus
In Bennington District 32 GOP caucus voters backed Peter Reed Donavan 137 to 108 over Winston Luther for the Republican nomination to face Democrat Alex Drysdale, with the crowd filling the county courthouse. Luther warned of a whispering campaign and vowed to oppose appointing Dick Sleeman as town manager, while Donavan offered limited comment on his plan. Independent candidacy thoughts and further district nominations were discussed as the caucus adjourned.
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Bennington
Selectman
Peter Reed Donavan
Winston Luther
Donavan
Alex Drysdale
Selectmen
Richard B. Leake III
Gerald P. Morrissey
Luther
Dick Sleeman
Sleeman
Lawrence
Moe” Harrington
Rotary Club
Bennington County Industrial Corp
Seerepublicans
Drysdale survives tough nomination test in District 32 caucus
Democrats renominate Selectman Virginio Perrotta and incumbents while District 32 reelects Alexander Drysdale after a fierce challenge from Gary Daigneault and Craig Sweet. North Bennington nominates Lerner for District 31 selectman and Theodore Galipeau Jr. for auditor. Mary Hodeck and Alma Langlois win reelects. no moderator chosen. Nearly 200 attend the long, crowded caucus, the busiest since 1968.
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Alexander B.R. Drysdale
Bennington
Democratic Caucus
Gary Daigneault
Craig Sweet
North Bennington Village
Robert K. Lerner
Selectman
Virginio N
Max” Perrotta
Theodore Galipeau Jr
Mary Hodeck
Alma Langlois
Town GOP asks Davis neutrality in governor race
Bennington Republicans adopted a resolution urging former Gov Deane C Davis to refrain from endorsing any candidate before the September 1974 primary. The Bennington caucus voiced opposition to early endorsements, aiming to keep the Vermont GOP field open for Lt Gov Burgess, Speaker Kennedy, and former AG Jeffords.
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Bennington
Town Gop
Deane C. Davis
Davis
John S. Burgess
House
Walter L. Kennedy
James M. Jeffords
Vermont
GOP
Stewart Smith
Manfred W. Ehrich
See Town
Leahy
George M. Fienberg
Fienberg
Phil Hoff
George
Democratic Party
Washington
U.S
Salmon
Patleahy
Agencies differ on legality of order to protect Agnew
The Comptroller General says Nixon lacks legal authority to provide Secret Service protection for former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, calling it an unnecessary public expense. The Treasury argues presidential prerogative permits protection. cites past cases guarding Humphrey and Kennedy after their terms.
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Agnew
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Elmer B. Staats
Staats
John Moss
D-Calif
Treasury Department
Treasury
George Shultz
U.S
Secret Service
Mass
Department
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Nixon’s State of the Union seen pivotal for presidency
Nixon delivers a nationally televised State of the Union to show he can govern amid Watergate pressures. Aides expect a heavy emphasis on economy and energy, with the address outlining energy measures, budget notes, and proposed transit and medical insurance steps, while not aiming to dwell on Watergate.
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UPI
Nixon
Congress
Camp David
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
White House
State of the Union
Highway Trust Fund
Melvin Laird
Laird
Gerald L. Warren
Ray Price
Judge orders Nixon subpoena in Ehrlichman burglary trial
In Los Angeles a state court judge allowed Ehrlichman and co defendants to subpoena President Nixon as a material witness in the Ellsberg burglary case. The White House said the subpoena would be respectfully declined on constitutional grounds. The historic action marks a rare clash between executive and judiciary over presidential testimony.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Nixon
John Ehrlichman
White House
Republic
Thomas Jefferson
Superior Court
Gordon Ringer
Ehrlichman
Ellsberg
Washington
Daniel Ellsberg
G. Gordon Liddy
David Young
Beverly Hills
Pentagon
United States
Richard M. Nixon
Chotiner Dies longtime Nixon adviser dies at 64
Murray M. Chotiner, a key Nixon strategist who led the 1950 Senate campaign and served as a trusted adviser for years, died after injuries from a car crash. Autopsy indicated a pulmonary embolus as the probable cause. The report follows his collision with a truck near McLean Virginia a week earlier.
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Washington
UPI
Murray M. Chotiner
Richard M. Nixon
U.S. Senate
Nixon
Chotiner
McLean
Washington Hospital Center
Haley's marijuana bill sparks full debate at Statehouse
More than 100 people packed the Vermont Statehouse to discuss H 477 a measure to end criminal penalties for private possession of up to half an ounce of marijuana. Rep. Thomas Haley and co sponsors Rep. Thomas H Foster and Rep. Thomas E Foster testified as NORML backed the proposal arguing it reduces arrests fines and jail time while maintaining penalties for sale. NORML spokesman Keith Stroup and ex deputy director John Finlater urged realistic laws and criticized current enforcement as diverting resources from serious crime. The bill sits before the House Judiciary Committee.
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National Organization For Reform of Marijuana Laws
NORML
Keith Stroup
Stroup
John Finlater
U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Fin
Leahy weighs Senate bid amid Vermont political currents
Vermont's Pat Leahy, a rising prosecutor and Democrat, faces a decision on a potential run for U S Senate. He notes support across the state and says his choice will depend on statewide backing, with Aiken’s uncertain plans shading the field.
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Vermont
Chittenden County
Patrick J. Leahy
George D. Aiken
Leahy
Aiken
Washington Star
Senate
Bennington
Sen. Aiken
Sen
Deane Davis
Dick Mallory
Davis
Rep
Mallory
Inside Salmon revival of Dickey Lincoln powers push
Cora Cheney columns revive the Grants toward statehood as readers page through the state notes. A letter protests the village mobile home concept and emergency response drills draw attention. John Page writes on herd management skills and their importance to farming. Pats lead SVL as BBS extends win streak with latest results.
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Salmon
Dickey- Lincoln
Cora Cheney
Manchester
John Page
Pats
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