Hoff under fire and mood swings over campaign coverage
Editorials critique Gov Hoff as tense and touchy during his final five months of a third term. The piece notes his reactions to editorials and speculation on his political leanings, including a rumored Rockefeller endorsement and airport appearance amid nagging press scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban List
Essex Junction
Gov. Hoff
Burlington Free Press
Vermont Sunday News
Hoff
The
Free Press
Sunday News
George Aiken
Burlington Press
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Rocky
Hoff relaxed but confident Vermont governor looks to future
The analysis praises Hoff for six years of enlightened leadership, noting his race relations efforts and poverty relief. Critics are dismissed as forgettable, while the governor is urged to enjoy a moment of elder statesmanship before possible national ambitions, hoping for gentler politics ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Deane Davis
Davis
Jack Daley
Statehouse
Vermont
Bennington Trustees Weigh Signal Problems At Main and Valentine
Editor notes the long running traffic issue at Main and Valentine Streets in Bennington, blaming poor visibility of signals. District 32 races seen as unsettled with six candidates from two parties seeking two seats. Reader suggestions and district realignment debated as possible solutions. Weather observer retirement and new reporter welcomed at Bennington Airport. Local quips and quotes conclude the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Village
Main
Valentine Streets
Bennington
Windham
Wilmington
Dover
Whitingham
Readsboro
Stamford
North Adams
Mass
Searsburg
Pownal
Bennington-Woodford
Vermont
Paul Bohne Sr
U.S
John Meerworth
Meerworth
Today and Tomorrow Candidacies of Rockefeller and McCarthy
The piece argues that despite Humphrey and Nixon leading in delegates, American democracy remains vital. It critiques Harey-Nixon as the wrong focus and says issues beyond campaign silence dominate. It notes the party system usually harmonizes regional and economic conflicts, keeping the nation united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
McCarthy
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Lighter Side Satirizes Lobbying And Civic Power
A humorous reflection on lobbyist Jim Atkins of the National Association of Gag Writers who criticizes gag control and proposes odd schemes to curb crime. The piece also discusses broader political crisis with Humphrey and Nixon, urging McCarthy and Rockefeller to lead a Democratic renewal and a new Republican coalition for lasting power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Jim Atkins
National Association of Gag Writers
Atkins
Gag Writers Association
Congress
National Crime Commission
Secret Service
Agriculture Department
If I May Say So Auction Season
In Sunderland the country auction is a social, practical event that connects buyers and sellers, entertains with wit, and features tidy bargains. Tourists and locals attend, with summer visitors shaping purchases while summer auctions mimic birdwatching in mood and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda
Wallie
Peaking debate over delegates in New York politics
The piece analyzes how Eugene McCarthy and Nelson Rockefeller favor a “peoples game” over the traditional delegates fight. It notes Nixon and Humphrey rely on leaders and delegates, while Rockefeller and McCarthy seek polls to guide a national convention outcome. It recalls Thomas Dewey’s 1944 strategy and Albany Democratic leader Daniel O’Connell’s warning about delegates being jobholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y. Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Nelson A. Rockefeller
McCarthy
Rockefeller
White House
Hubert Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dewey
IOU
Nixon
S. Humphrey
Carthy
Daniel P. O’connell
Albany County
Democratic
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Fdr Jr
O'Connell
Walter Lynch
Roosevelt
O’connell
Lynch
Humorous Top-Level Meeting Remarks From History
A satirical scene features Genghis Khan Hannibal and Napoleon debating what modern weapons might have changed history. Attributed lines suggest alternate histories with Israeli forces, and a quip about Radio Cairo. The piece cites Al Hamishmar and Parade as sources for the quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genghis Khan
Asia
Hannibal
Europe
Napoleon
Cairo
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Bennington Banner
Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Phil
Family Weekly
Aavweer Eia
By Walter Lippmann
David M. Pynchon
Frank Boyden
Deerfield Academy
Humphrey
Sen
Gov. Rockefeller
Sunderland
Joe
Martha’s
Aunt May
New York State
Gene
Kirtland I
KING
United Press International
al Hamishmar
Tel Aviv
Castro
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