Vacationer Fails to Find Relaxation Across Nations
The narrator recounts failed attempts to vacation well across the United States and abroad. From Grand Canyon riding pressures to Florida’s insects and New England sailing woes, he politics about fake prowess, dizzy hammocks, and avoiding bears while seeking simple leisure. He notes uneasy social judgments and self mockery as he drifts between motels, cars, and cottage beds in a humorous but reflective travelogue.
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Grand Canyon
Florida
New England
Sir Francis Chichester
Vermont Adopts Poultry Tattooing For Theft Prevention
H A Dwinell head of the Bureau of Markets says Vermont has an organized project to tattoo poultry to deter theft and aid identification. Maj Henry D Fillmore, longtime resident and public official, dies at his Pleasant Street home Wednesday night. Bennington County floods cause property damage after 5.17 inches of rain over 20 hours. The Pero family vacationing at a Lake Champlain Camp. A 6538.63 dollar state aid road fund will surface three highway sections including Park Street Extension to Shaftsbury, South Stream Road to Pownal, and gravel resurfacing on Monument Avenue. Gov Harold J Arthur travels to Bennington to meet Kukla Fran and Ollie creator Burr Tillstrom.
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Henry D. Fillmore
Pleasant Street
Bennington County
Park Street
Shaftsbury Town
South Stream Road
Pownal Line
Monument Avenue
Harold J. Arthur
Bennington
Burr Tillstrom
Kukla, Fran and
Ollie
Kissinger’s comeback sets him atop Ford administration
From Mid-America, the piece notes Henry Kissinger’s unexpected rebound after setbacks in Cambodia and the Middle East. It cites his shift in stance on Vietnamization, Congress’s reaction, and his dual role as secretary of state and national security adviser as a strength. The article hints he may seek broader influence within Ford’s foreign policy.
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Anthony Lewis
Tad Schultz
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Middle East
Cambodia
Vietnam
Oval Office
Secretary of State
Gerald Ford
Elliot Richardson
Henry
South Vietnam
Congress
Israel
United States
Ford
Ford compared to Eisenhower and Truman shapes of appeal
A 1975 analysis argues President Ford should emulate Eisenhower’s nonpartisan, broad appeal rather than Truman style aggressive campaigning. It notes Ford’s growing warmth and “common touch,” compares his public persona to Eisenhower and Truman, and suggests a unity approach over partisan clash to boost support. It cites grass roots reactions and TV appearances as Ford’s evolving image.
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Ford
Lincoln
Truman
Eisenhower
Gerald Ford
Congress
Ike
Jerry
Water line plan surfaces in Bennington Village meeting
Ten years ago in Bennington on July 8 1965 Kennon E Morse applied for a 1.5 inch water line to serve five or six building lots on the east side of North Branch Street at a Bennington Water Board session. Village President Salvatore Santarcangelo urged a long range plan to widen and improve the village street system.
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Bennington Water Board
Kennon E. Morse
North Branch Street
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Bennington Village
Major historical dates and events on this date
On this date 1835 the Liberty Bell cracked while rung at John Marshall’s funeral in Philadelphia. In 1951 Paris celebrated its 2000th anniversary. In 1972 Nixon announced the sale of 750 million dollars of grain to Russia.
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Philadelphia
United States
John Marshall
Paris
Nixon
Russia
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William Pero
East Arlington
Lake Champlain Camp
Tom Braden
By Tom Braden
Indochina
Japan Society
Charles Goodell
Frank
Washington
Mid-America
Mayaguez
Christian Science Publishing Society
Green Mountain
Mt. Anthony High School
Bennington, VT
A Mildred D. Spargo
Tai Yao Ato
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Famous Brands
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Depost
Bennington VT
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