The Primaries A Market Or Mock Democracy
A 1976 column critiques Pennsylvania style no primary and argues primaries resemble consumer marketing more than democracy. It lampoons pollster methods by William R Hamilton and Staff and notes voters’ disenchantment with candidates like Udall Carter and Humphrey. By Melvin Maddocks Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Journal
Washington
William R. Hamilton and Staff Inc
William R
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Dirty Dozen
Morris Udall
Jimmy Carter
Henry Jackson
Hubert Humphrey
William R. Hamilton
Staff, Inc
The
Hamilton
Lou Harris
Looking Back and Birthday Joy in Bradford Street
Looking Back notes an automatic electric water heater ad promising endless hot water for the cost of a cigarette pack. Mrs. Julia Galusha marks her 85th birthday at Thomas Haley’s Bradford Street home with a Haley family supper, joined by Mrs. Eugene Crawford and the Galushas of Pownal. John Spargo of Old Bennington, famed critic of the New Deal, is mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Galusha
Thomas Haley
Bradford Street
Haley
Eugene Crawford
Silver Street
William Galusha
Pownal
John Spargo
Old Bennington
Merck Forest Report Promotes Outdoor Education Center
The Merck Forest in Rupert Vermont is described as a multi role outdoor center open to the public with no fee, but donations welcomed. It hosts university students for wildlife studies, introduces animals to the farm, and plans summer camps while inviting visitors for nature exploration and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Vermont
Art Norton
Karen
Merck Forest
Vernon Beebe
Rhode Island
Wendy
Walsh
Ann Aldrich
Don Laurie
Duncan A. Campbell
Rupert
Mother's Day Tribute At Arlington
A poem venerates mothers, praising motherhood as sacred and divine. It extols the miracle of life, maternal trust, and the joys and burdens of parenting, concluding with May as sacred to the mother's name and honoring Rock R. Rogers in Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock R. Rogers
Maternal heritage To the Editor of The Banner
Poetic tribute describing a cherished maternal heritage with faith love charity and stately mien recalling blue eyes, cathedral chimes and a serene spiritual life at the piano and in prayer. Bennington Convalescent Center
Letters to the Editor Policy Note
The page states letters to the editor are welcome and must include the sender signature and address. It advises letters of 200 words or less as preferable, outlining submission requirements for publication.
Those Little Heart Gifts From a Mother’s Love
Poem praising a mother's selfless kindness and daily care as priceless gifts. It celebrates thoughtfulness, love, and service, noting Mother's Day extends beyond May ninth and ends with a tribute to a mother awaiting in Heaven. Written from Bennington, reflecting personal loss and lasting memories.
Quotable Lines About Mercy and Ajax Comeback
The Boston Globe notes mercy need not be strained while the Nashville Banner and Burlington Free Press quote jokes about rain and football comebacks. The pieces blend humor with sports and literary quips for a light front page moment.
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By Melvin Maddocks
Boston
Ted Kennedy
Christian Science Publishing Society
Merck Forest Report
National Convention
GOP
Cleveland
Cpl
Frank Constantine
William H. Wills Insurance Agency Inc
St. Joseph’s Business College
Duncan Campbell
Herford
Doreen Crumm
Vermont
South Vietnam
House
Armed Services
Robert T. Stafford
Frank Edson
Bennington
Pamela Bushee
Philip Bushee
Joseph LoPiccolo
American Association of University Women
Educators Fund
John Reardons
Clyde Howes
Gerard Kimballs
Randall MacDonalds
Alfred Sorensons
Bennington Club
Arlington
Convalescent Center
Bengton
Grand Union
Mother
Delicatessen
Shakespeare
Boston Globe
Nashville Banner
Ajax
Burlington Free Press
Colonie
New York
Colonie Center
Albany
Central Avenue
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