Irish bias and Watergate era politics cited in column
A provocative column denounces Irish influence in politics and media, railing at Catholic leaders and politicians. It lists figures such as Peter Brennan, George Meany, John Mitchell and Richard Moore, linking Irish loyalty with Nixon era controversies and ends noting a shift away from dissent toward conformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Brennan
Nixon
New York
Peter
George Meany
Ford
Brennan
G. Gordon Liddy
John J. Caulfield
Haldeman
Pat Gray
Rose Mary Wood
John McLaughlin
John Mitchell
James Buckley
Daniel Schorrs
Chicago
Andrew Greeley
Flood control inquiry seeks 75000 aid for Bennington
An inquiry regarding flood control work for Bennington seeks 75000 in WPA funds and is sent to Harry M. Witters, State Works Progress administrator, by Elmer J. Lansing, chairman of the Bennington WPA Board. Additional items note theatre seating upgrades, Burgess Road Sewer extension funds, and an Army contract for EZ Mills. Weather shifts from sun to snow on Easter morning. The Munitions Board blocks details on materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Harry M. Witters
Works Progress
Elmer J. Lansing
WPA
E-Z Mills
Munitions Board
Leaders lacking in presidential race urged to reignite drama
A critique of modern campaigns argues leadership in the White House is absent and politicians fail to project galvanic force. It notes Kennedy, King, Ford, Wallace, Udall, and others, urging tangible action over symbolic posturing amid debates on abortion, ERA, and busing as timely but contentious issues. The piece weaves historical anecdotes from 1797 to 1963, including Nathaniel Briggs patent, Madrid surrender, St Nazaire raid, and Billie Sol Estes mail fraud conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Kennedy
King
Lyndon Johnson
Jerry Ford
Nathaniel Briggs
Madrid
Francisco Franco
St. Nazaire
France
Billie Sol Estes
EPA Seeks Unleaded Gas Availability in New England
EPA regional program to ensure unleaded gasoline is available in New England marks over a year and a half of inspections. Since July 1974 about 3,000 stations have been checked, 12 samples exceeded lead limits, with 5 facing federal action and penalties from 2000 to 5250. Most minor violations corrected within 30 days as the agency enforces clean air goals for 1975 and 1976 model cars reliant on catalytic converters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
New England
United States
Congress
Letter to the Editor on union freedom in Vermont
A reader questions union members understanding of a February Statehouse hearing on a bill that would let Vermont workers choose union membership. The writer supports individual freedom against compulsory dues and explains Right to Work laws. The letter notes misinformation about benefits without dues and acknowledges some benefits exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statehouse Chamber
Vermont
Freedom and unions clash over workers rights and control
A letter debate argues that union power limits freedom by directing workers’ revenue to politicians and leaders. It cites congressional records on union funding for pro‑bill politicians and questions whether workers gain true freedom under collective bargaining. It contrasts with nonunion workers who fear firing risks and discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers of America
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