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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

9

Wallace Assassination Attempt Alters 1972 Race Prospects

Washington reports say the shooting of George C. Wallace could influence Edward M. Kennedy by injecting sympathy votes in Michigan and Maryland. Wallace’s future remains uncertain as doctors cautioned about possible paralysis, while he vows to campaign, potentially from a wheelchair.

Washington George C. Wallace Edward M. Kennedy Wallace Michigan Maryland Kennedy Robert F. and John F Wallach Morida North Carolina Tennessee California Jones She” Fied Hubert H. Humphrey George S. McGovern California Midwest Humphrey McGovern Wvll Alabama George Wallace Spire T. Agnew Tokyo United States Okinawa Gov. Wallace Agnew

Wallace shot in campaign attack shatters primary push

Doctors said Governor George Wallace faced possible permanent paralysis from a bullet to the abdomen but his condition improved to “quiet and peaceful” by night. The gunman Arthur Bremer, a Milwaukee loner, was captured as Wallace campaign momentum stalled after a speech at Laurel Plaza.

Silver Spring UPI George C. Wallace Wallace Alabama Billy Joe Camp Maryland Michigan Holy Cross Hospital Tts J Critical Joseph Lehanno Washington Schanno Arthur Herman Bremer Milwaukee Bremer Baltimore Secret Service Herman Maganizini Tt Sas Khalil Abu Hamad Beirut America United States Liv Solvang Oslo Norway Joseph Lugar Indianapolis London Stockholm Sven Oeste Ssweden Dagens Nyheter Sydney Australia Sun Rome Il Messaggero George Wallace Wieastox Laurel

West seeks GOP nod for attorney general

UPI reports Vermont Republican Sen. Robert E. West of Rutland County declared his bid for attorney general in a three way race with Kimberly Cheney and Sten Lium. He aims to build on legislative and law enforcement experience and to strengthen criminal laws including drug abuse and drunk driving statutes while enforcing environmental and consumer protections. West, 35, is a two term state senator and has served as Rutland grand juror and former Rutland County state’s attorney.

West Washington County Kimberly Cheney Sten Lium Montpelier James M. Jeffords GOP Polley Areps Jeffords Vermont Rutland Rutland County

Bennington students barricade offices over Lyon rehire demand

About 60 Bennington College students barricaded the east wing of the administration building to press for a decision on faculty biologist Irving Lyon's rehire or explanation of non reappointment. They aimed to force talks with acting president Donald Brown, who was away in Washington. Dean Richard Blake mediated but urged dialogue and warned against prolonged siege.

Bennington College Irving Lyon Lyon Bennington Galve Donald BR. Brown Brown Washington American Council On Education Richard Blake Guakesman Blake Attac Take FPC

Connally resigns from Nixon cabinet as Shultz named Treasury

John 8. Connally Jr. quits as the lone Democrat in President Nixon's Cabinet. George P. Shultz becomes Treasury Secretary subject to Senate confirmation. Nixon lauds Connally as the architect of his economic policy and a trusted adviser on foreign and domestic affairs. Connally hints at possible reelection campaign. Connally’s move ends a 17 month tenure as Treasury head after leading the White House Office of Management and Budget and previously serving as Labor Secretary.

Washington UPI John 8. Connally Jr Nixon George P. Shultz Treasury Newsmann White House Connally Texas Senate Shultz Office of Management and Budget Reorganized OMB United States Henry A. Kissinger North Vietnam

Envoy request to resume Vietnam peace talks

North Vietnam and the Viet Cong formally asked the United States and South Vietnam to restart negotiations this week. The U.S. and Saigon delegations have not stated acceptance. A Hanoi communique claims Laotian forces killed or wounded 14,847 allied troops in six months and seized thousands of firearms and ammunition.

Paris UPI North Vietnam Vietnam U.S Saigon Tian Hanoi

Inside Reaction on Gov Wallach shooting and page listings

A summary of Inside Reaction reacting to Gov Wallach shooting with related page references. The item lists Mians for local Well Baby Clinic on page 3 and a letter challenging two outdoor columnists on the Red Mill dam on page 4. It notes a Q&A on civilization in the U.S. age 4 and more letters on page 5. Page 6 reports the New York Transportation Dept measures Route 7. Page 12 features Russell Baker recalling a nostalgic baseball trip in the flesh.

Gov. Wallach Red Mill U.S New York Transportation Dept Hoosick Falls Russell Baker

Deputy Lathrop Named to Top Tax Position

Deputy Tax Commissioner Robert Lathrop of South Burlington has been named tax commissioner to replace Edward Bartlett who resigned. Gov. Deane C. Davis accepted Bartletts resignation after Bartlett pleaded guilty in New York federal court to violations of U S and United Nations sanctions. Lathrop, 34, has led the sales tax division since 1970 and was deputy tax commissioner since 1971.

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